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GL51 GPE

2001 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

113,943 mi
Last recorded113,943 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2019
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 GPE
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2019 113,943 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 106,620 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 100,644 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 93,766 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 89,082 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 83,477 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2014 83,477 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2013 73,349 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2013 73,349 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 60,557 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 154,056 miles

front bumper damage

n/s/f brake pads thin close to limit

o/s/f fog lamp broken

o/s/r brake pads thin close to limit

screen chipped

tailgate interior loose

washers poor

Fail 13 Sep 2011 154,053 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

front bumper damage

n/s/f brake pads thin close to limit

o/s/f fog lamp broken

o/s/r brake pads thin close to limit

screen chipped

tailgate interior loose

washers poor

Pass 23 Sep 2010 143,120 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 143,120 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 134,314 miles

front number plate slightly deteriorated.

Fail 13 Oct 2009 134,312 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

both front tyres worn heavily on inner edge.

Pass 6 Oct 2008 121,234 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 109,999 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 109,999 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 96,273 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 82,055 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded/worn

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 GPE is a 2001 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 GL51 GPE, 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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GL51 GPE is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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