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GN51 FWF

2001 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

210,243 mi
Last recorded210,243 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN51 FWF
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2019 210,243 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 193,391 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 183,282 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

Fail 6 Nov 2017 183,280 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2016 168,731 miles

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

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

steering pivots have slight play

Pass 16 Nov 2015 159,961 miles

Front both sides headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

Front both tyres low tread heavily worn on inner edges

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

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

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted unable to fully inspect seat belt

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine covers and under trays fitted unable to see all components

oil leak

Fail 14 Nov 2015 159,940 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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)

oil leak

Front both sides headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

Front both tyres low tread heavily worn on inner edges

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

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

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted unable to fully inspect seat belt

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine covers and under trays fitted unable to see all components

Pass 18 Nov 2014 150,687 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Nov 2014 150,554 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside 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 constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Nov 2013 142,669 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 135,252 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 129,450 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 117,003 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 102,201 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 83,347 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 83,336 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 80,220 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 67,927 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2005 55,035 miles

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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GN51 FWF is a 2001 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GN51 FWF, 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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GN51 FWF is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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