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GY51 VHP

2001 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

228,931 mi
Last recorded228,931 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 VHP
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2016 228,931 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 223,752 miles

Engine oil leak

Fail 16 Sep 2015 223,749 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Both rear tyres wearing low

Engine oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2014 213,924 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 213,924 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)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 207,493 miles

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 13 Sep 2012 191,487 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre wearing low on inner edge

rear brake pads wearing thin

Fail 11 Sep 2012 191,487 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre wearing low on inner edge

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 15 Nov 2011 174,188 miles

chip in screen

offside front suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Fail 8 Nov 2011 173,731 miles

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

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

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

chip in screen

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Pass 28 Oct 2010 150,109 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 124,735 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 79,301 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 65,605 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 62,474 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 VHP is a 2001 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VHP, 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 VHP registered?

GY51 VHP is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 22 October 2001.

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