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GF51 XBA

2001 Audi A6

Silver Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

118,643 mi
Last recorded118,643 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF51 XBA
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2020 118,643 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 115,089 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 110,990 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 99,674 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Feb 2017 99,674 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Jan 2016 99,505 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 96,363 miles

offside front ball joint slight play

offside front tyre cracking in groove

Pass 21 Feb 2014 94,209 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 90,173 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 85,226 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2012 85,226 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2011 79,032 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine light on dash

Fail 4 Feb 2011 79,032 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine light on dash

Pass 10 Feb 2010 70,412 miles

Engine management light is on, advise investigation

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 63,401 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 63,399 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2009 63,304 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 59,336 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2008 59,336 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 48,758 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2007 48,758 miles

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

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

Fropnt and rear pads worn low

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2006 37,161 miles

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

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

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

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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GF51 XBA is a 2001 Audi A6 in Silver with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 GF51 XBA, 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 GF51 XBA registered?

GF51 XBA is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 29 November 2001.

Is GF51 XBA safe to buy?

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