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FG51 XPS

2001 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

241,463 mi
Last recorded241,463 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2019 241,463 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 224,133 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear slight bind on brake

Nearside Rear wheel arch damaged

Fail 17 Jan 2018 224,129 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear slight bind on brake

Nearside Rear wheel arch damaged

Pass 2 Dec 2016 208,430 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 187,441 miles

n/s/f n/s/r tyres low on tread

top sus arm bushes both sides perished front

Fail 18 Dec 2015 187,133 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/f n/s/r tyres low on tread

top sus arm bushes both sides perished front

Pass 23 Dec 2014 171,900 miles

second hand vacuum pump fitted

Fail 11 Dec 2014 171,709 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 162,180 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 151,875 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 151,875 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 142,128 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Dec 2011 142,126 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Dec 2010 132,863 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2010 132,863 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 123,537 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Nov 2008 112,275 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 112,275 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 93,460 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 80,239 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 80,238 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

front discs worn

Pass 18 Oct 2005 67,516 miles

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 XPS is a 2001 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XPS, 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 XPS registered?

FG51 XPS is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 16 October 2001.

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