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GX51 TGE

2001 Audi A6

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

84,496 mi
Last recorded84,496 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 TGE
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2012 84,496 miles

Both rear springs slightly corroded

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

Offside rear tyre wearing close to limit also cracking in sidewall

Fail 6 Aug 2012 84,495 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both rear springs slightly corroded

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

Offside rear tyre wearing close to limit also cracking in sidewall

Fail 29 Aug 2011 78,728 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

underbody covers fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2011 78,728 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

underbody covers fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2010 76,442 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

nearside front tyre has slight damage to the outer sidewall

Fail 21 Oct 2010 76,442 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

nearside front tyre has slight damage to the outer sidewall

Pass 22 Oct 2009 68,303 miles

advise near side front tyre outer side wall cut

advise off side rear light lense damaged

Fail 20 Oct 2009 68,303 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

advise near side front tyre outer side wall cut

advise off side rear light lense damaged

Pass 28 Oct 2008 62,004 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 55,410 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 55,410 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 51,816 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 47,608 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2005 47,608 miles

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

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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GX51 TGE is a 2001 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GX51 TGE, 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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GX51 TGE is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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