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GY51 VHM

2001 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

101,137 mi
Last recorded101,137 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2022
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 VHM
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2022 101,137 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 99,563 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 98,112 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 95,162 miles

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))

Fail 5 Feb 2019 95,155 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle axel 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 91,103 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 91,101 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 87,045 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 83,212 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 79,068 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 74,919 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 70,091 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 70,091 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 66,696 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 63,046 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 59,612 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 56,202 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 51,247 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 46,989 miles

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

both front brake discs corroding on iner faces

both rear brake discs corroding on iner faces

Pass 13 Oct 2005 41,539 miles

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

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

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 VHM is a 2001 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 VHM, 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 VHM registered?

GY51 VHM is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 11 October 2001.

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