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FY51 ETF

2001 Audi A6

Green Diesel 1871cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

153,757 mi
Last recorded153,757 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2010
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 ETF
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,871cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Jul 2010 153,757 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 153,757 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2010 153,679 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all brake pads getting low

brake pad warning light on

front and rear brake discs lipped and rear discs rusted

Pass 16 Jun 2009 138,280 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2009 138,275 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 125,856 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2008 125,856 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 112,057 miles

advisories issued with failure document are advised with the issuing of this MOT certificate

Fail 24 May 2007 112,039 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Chassis, suspension, steering and brake components showing age and wear.

Exhaust system corroded and aged in places.

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside and offside front brake flexis perishing and starting to crack.

Nearside and offside front suspension arms and linkages showing age and wear.

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 May 2006 94,602 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2006 94,602 miles

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

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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FY51 ETF is a 2001 Audi A6 in Green with a 1,871cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 FY51 ETF, 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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FY51 ETF is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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