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GY51 HMV

2001 Audi A6

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2023
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

245,563 mi
Last recorded245,563 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2024
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 HMV
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Fail 22 Jan 2024 245,563 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen Missing the screen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 240,850 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2022 240,850 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Dec 2022 240,830 miles

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced support section of vehicle very badly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

engine management light illuminated, outside test criteria

Pass 30 Nov 2021 239,208 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 239,208 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inner and outer tyre edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inner and outer tyre edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2020 236,425 miles

engine management light illuminated

Fail 30 Nov 2020 236,425 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 3mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine management light illuminated

Pass 30 Dec 2019 234,832 miles

Central surface corrosion on exhaust silencer, not blowing

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 231,933 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 231,933 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 229,165 miles

engine management light illuminated

Fail 9 Jan 2018 229,165 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement c bar (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

engine management light illuminated

Pass 23 Jan 2017 227,109 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 226,053 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 225,306 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 225,306 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 223,476 miles

engine management light illuminated

n/s front headlight slightly misted not seriuosly affecting headlight image

Pass 10 Jan 2013 216,425 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 199,173 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 199,173 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 185,828 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 185,828 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 157,019 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 154,837 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 154,837 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 139,885 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 121,315 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 103,318 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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GY51 HMV is a 2001 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 GY51 HMV, 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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GY51 HMV is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 18 September 2001.

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