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GY51 VHF

2001 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

167,851 mi
Last recorded167,851 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 VHF
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2014 167,851 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2014 167,670 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2013 162,155 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 158,335 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 155,540 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 148,271 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 137,630 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2007 129,071 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 120,285 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2006 120,285 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2005 112,321 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 VHF is a 2001 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GY51 VHF, 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 GY51 VHF registered?

GY51 VHF is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 12 October 2001.

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