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FX51 VWC

2001 Audi A6

Green Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

148,662 mi
Last recorded148,662 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 VWC
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2017 148,662 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Nearside front flexi has been repaired/ welded (7.1.2)

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

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high visibility/ centre (1.2.1b)

nearside front wing corroded

offside and nearside rear tyres are worn on the inner edges- stepped design/ pattern

offside exhaust support bracket bolt missing- exhaust still deemed to be secure

under trays obscuring inspection of some components

Fail 29 Aug 2017 148,662 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases by nearside front flexi (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside front wing corroded

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

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high visibility/ centre (1.2.1b)

offside and nearside rear tyres are worn on the inner edges- stepped design/ pattern

offside exhaust support bracket bolt missing- exhaust still deemed to be secure

under trays obscuring inspection of some components

Pass 22 Jun 2016 142,516 miles

Engine management light on dash

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on radius arm (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Jun 2016 142,515 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on radius arm (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 May 2015 134,532 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2015 134,532 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 125,134 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 114,544 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Apr 2013 114,544 miles

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2012 108,345 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2011 100,636 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2011 100,636 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2010 93,974 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 93,974 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 May 2009 86,731 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 79,488 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 69,793 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 69,654 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2006 61,227 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 VWC is a 2001 Audi A6 in Green with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FX51 VWC, 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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FX51 VWC is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 8 October 2001.

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