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GN51 FWL

2001 Audi A6

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

174,199 mi
Last recorded174,199 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN51 FWL
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 174,199 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2025 174,089 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 168,487 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 162,530 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 157,382 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 153,817 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 146,233 miles

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

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 128,359 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 118,730 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 112,064 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 111,995 miles

Oil leaks

Fail 13 Apr 2016 111,991 miles

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

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front Brake binding severely

Oil leaks

Pass 12 Nov 2014 103,346 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 103,342 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 98,120 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Nov 2013 98,120 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 86,779 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 75,990 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 69,104 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 69,095 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 62,037 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 62,037 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 56,909 miles

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

Oil leak

Oil leak from rear diff

Fail 18 Dec 2008 56,909 miles

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

Oil leak from rear diff

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Dec 2007 49,547 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 35,397 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 24,478 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 FWL is a 2001 Audi A6 in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 FWL, 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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What year was GN51 FWL registered?

GN51 FWL is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 12 November 2001.

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