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FY51 HVU

2001 Audi A6

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

140,209 mi
Last recorded140,209 miles
Recorded on1 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 HVU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2015 140,209 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 138,474 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 137,684 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 133,511 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2011 131,400 miles

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

near side steering arm slight wear

Pass 8 Jan 2010 117,618 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 102,008 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 94,685 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 94,680 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 90,462 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 81,181 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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FY51 HVU is a 2001 Audi A6 in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 FY51 HVU, 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 FY51 HVU registered?

FY51 HVU is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 16 November 2001.

Is FY51 HVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY51 HVU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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