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FG51 XOV

2001 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

172,120 mi
Last recorded172,120 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG51 XOV
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2016 172,120 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 16 Dec 2016 172,119 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2012 13,415 miles

Brake pad warning lamps indicates low brake pads

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside headlamp misting

Fail 15 Dec 2012 13,415 miles

Brake pad warning lamps indicates low brake pads

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside headlamp misting

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 13 Dec 2012 137,414 miles

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pad warning lamps indicates low brake pads

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside headlamp misting

Pass 15 Dec 2011 125,176 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

screen damaged outside zone a

Pass 15 Dec 2010 105,440 miles

10% of centre brake light in-op

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 86,566 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 69,937 miles

headlamp deflectors fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2007 54,475 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 42,881 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Audi A6?

Based on 2,724,792 MOT tests across 249,374 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
8,511
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
249,374
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 72,312
constant velocity joint gaiter split 48,430
position lamp(s) not working 25,884
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 25,264
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 24,578
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FG51 XOV is a 2001 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2001 Audi A6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 116,269 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi A6 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 72,312 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FG51 XOV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A6 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 25 years old, this Audi A6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FG51 XOV registered?

FG51 XOV is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 30 October 2001.

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