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FX51 VKJ

2001 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

196,509 mi
Last recorded196,509 miles
Recorded on20 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 VKJ
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2016 196,509 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 196,375 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 177,935 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

rear tyres perished

Fail 20 Dec 2014 177,924 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

rear tyres perished

Pass 12 Dec 2013 174,093 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 165,299 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Apr 2013 165,280 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 158,889 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 140,802 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 86,242 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 86,242 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 75,587 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 63,833 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 51,219 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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FX51 VKJ is a 2001 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FX51 VKJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FX51 VKJ registered?

FX51 VKJ is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 17 November 2001.

Is FX51 VKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX51 VKJ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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