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HF51 TWC

2001 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

222,092 mi
Last recorded222,092 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF51 TWC
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2015 222,092 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 222,087 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 215,513 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 199,792 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 192,214 miles

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

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

both front & rear discs worn/corroded

vehicle appears to have a different set of alloy wheels 17" fitted at time of retest

Fail 9 Jul 2012 192,211 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front & rear discs worn/corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2011 184,032 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 183,805 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Aug 2010 166,573 miles

front and rear discs slightly worn

Fail 20 Oct 2009 152,934 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake discs are corroded slightly on the edges

Pass 20 Oct 2009 152,934 miles

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

brake discs are corroded slightly on the edges

Pass 21 Oct 2008 132,799 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 132,799 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 111,206 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 91,296 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 91,296 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2005 78,826 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 78,826 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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HF51 TWC is a 2001 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 HF51 TWC, 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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HF51 TWC is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 20 December 2001.

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