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FY51 JHL

2001 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

190,483 mi
Last recorded190,483 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 JHL
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2014 190,483 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 181,426 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 181,426 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 166,256 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 152,168 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

both headlamps deteriorated

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 5 Oct 2011 152,168 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

both headlamps deteriorated

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 14 Sep 2010 137,439 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 122,816 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 110,481 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 110,481 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 100,519 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 100,511 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

corrosion on insides of rear brake discs advise replacement

front brake flexi hoses are cracked advise replacement

rear differential is leaking oil

Pass 5 Sep 2006 87,181 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2005 76,377 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 JHL is a 2001 Audi A6 in Blue 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 FY51 JHL, 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 JHL is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 4 October 2001.

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