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GJ51 AOA

2001 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

133,592 mi
Last recorded133,592 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 AOA
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2016 133,592 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2016 133,202 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 125,030 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 125,025 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2014 116,728 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 116,728 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 109,284 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 96,257 miles

Both rear tyres very close to the limit and perishing

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Sep 2011 91,145 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 91,145 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 83,666 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 83,666 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2009 74,057 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2008 70,608 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 67,259 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 61,988 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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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GJ51 AOA is a 2001 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GJ51 AOA, 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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What year was GJ51 AOA registered?

GJ51 AOA is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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