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GL51 DSV

2001 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

129,141 mi
Last recorded129,141 miles
Recorded on17 May 2023
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 DSV
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2023 129,141 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 May 2023 129,141 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 May 2023 129,138 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2022 118,516 miles
Fail 11 May 2022 118,516 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 5 May 2021 109,764 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 102,267 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 95,388 miles

both rear tyres are perrished on outer edges - on the very limit

Pass 24 Oct 2017 94,926 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 94,516 miles

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall perishing

Pass 27 Oct 2015 93,584 miles

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall perishing

Pass 14 Oct 2014 92,229 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 93,135 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 87,978 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 85,178 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 85,178 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 82,105 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 79,602 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 74,834 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 67,225 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 67,225 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 61,331 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2006 61,295 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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GL51 DSV is a 2001 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 GL51 DSV, 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 GL51 DSV registered?

GL51 DSV is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 15 November 2001.

Is GL51 DSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL51 DSV shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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