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GL51 GSO

2001 Audi A6

Grey Petrol 2671cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

180,419 mi
Last recorded180,419 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 GSO
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,671cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2019 180,419 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2019 180,417 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Nov 2018 174,549 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 170,109 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2017 169,758 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2016 160,012 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2016 160,012 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2015 149,846 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 149,841 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 143,108 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 135,728 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 128,102 miles

front discs worn on inner edge

rear discs worn

Pass 17 Jan 2011 121,172 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 111,169 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 97,839 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake pads low

Pass 18 Jan 2008 89,125 miles

Both rear tyres are wearing low and uneven on inner edges. Nearside front tyre is worn low on edges. Offside front tyre is wearing on inner edge.

STRONGLY ADVISE: Nearside rear tyre is seperating on inner side wall.

Pass 25 Jan 2007 79,589 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 79,399 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 69,950 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 69,920 miles

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

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

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 GSO is a 2001 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,671cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2001 Audi A6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 116,269 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 GSO, 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 GSO is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 14 November 2001.

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