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FY51 HWC

2001 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 1871cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

182,753 mi
Last recorded182,753 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 HWC
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,871cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2017 182,753 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 176,029 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Jul 2016 176,021 miles

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)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 169,579 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jul 2015 169,571 miles

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 Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Aug 2014 162,682 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 162,672 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 154,160 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 150,220 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 140,661 miles

n/s/f tyre low- meets legal limits

Fail 6 Aug 2011 140,661 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre low- meets legal limits

Pass 2 Aug 2010 129,352 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 118,374 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2008 109,543 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded

n/s & o/s front flexi brake hoses pereshed

Pass 12 Jul 2007 96,461 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 96,461 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 83,585 miles

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

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 HWC is a 2001 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,871cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 HWC, 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 HWC is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 5 October 2001.

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