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GJ51 RBZ

2001 Audi A6

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

182,995 mi
Last recorded182,995 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 RBZ
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2016 182,995 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2016 182,980 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 176,754 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 170,055 miles

Brake wear indicator lamp is illuminated

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine cover insecure

Fail 5 Aug 2014 170,051 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Rear engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Brake wear indicator lamp is illuminated

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine cover insecure

Pass 23 Jul 2013 163,916 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 153,756 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 153,756 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 140,920 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2011 140,915 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 127,318 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 127,115 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 112,152 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 100,669 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 86,563 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 86,563 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (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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GJ51 RBZ is a 2001 Audi A6 in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RBZ, 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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GJ51 RBZ is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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