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FP51 BUU

2001 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2018
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

177,763 mi
Last recorded177,763 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP51 BUU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2017 177,763 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner shoulder

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 171,603 miles

both rear tyres worn low on edges 225/55/17w xl

various suspension bushes perished

Fail 17 Dec 2016 171,578 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres worn low on edges 225/55/17w xl

o/s/r brake disc showing signs of overheating, requires investigation

various suspension bushes perished

Pass 13 Nov 2015 161,896 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Nov 2015 161,822 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front arm marked in chalk (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 155,204 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

all rear suspension bushes perished and weak

Fail 1 Dec 2014 155,204 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

all rear suspension bushes perished and weak

Pass 5 Dec 2013 145,992 miles

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Nov 2013 145,712 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 137,501 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 137,296 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 127,663 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 116,728 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 106,792 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 106,792 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 29 Sep 2009 103,628 miles

Left hand track rod end ball joint gaiter in poor condition.

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Stonechips in the windscreen.

Pass 29 Sep 2009 103,628 miles

Left hand track rod end ball joint gaiter in poor condition.

Stonechips in the windscreen.

Pass 5 Sep 2008 85,374 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 63,895 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Fail 25 Apr 2007 54,262 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 54,262 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 51,682 miles

n/s/f and both rear tyres getting low on centre of tread

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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FP51 BUU is a 2001 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,496cc 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 FP51 BUU, 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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FP51 BUU is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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