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HF51 XJN

2001 Audi A6

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

115,853 mi
Last recorded115,853 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF51 XJN
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2017 115,853 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 115,806 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 109,923 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front brake discs corroding

Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear brake discs corroding

screw in offside rear tyre

Fail 9 Aug 2016 109,923 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front brake discs corroding

Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear brake discs corroding

screw in offside rear tyre

Pass 4 Aug 2015 105,680 miles

offside headlamp lens deteriorated

Fail 4 Aug 2015 105,680 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)

offside headlamp lens deteriorated

Pass 3 Jul 2014 100,877 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

O/S headlamp in poor condition

inner sidewalls of both front tyres starting to crack and perish

Fail 3 Jul 2014 100,875 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

O/S headlamp in poor condition

inner sidewalls of both front tyres starting to crack and perish

Pass 4 Jun 2013 98,730 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

o/s/r tyre perishing

Fail 4 Jun 2013 98,730 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 21 May 2012 87,115 miles

Rear inner brake pads wearing

Fail 21 May 2012 87,115 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear inner brake pads wearing

Pass 17 May 2011 95,565 miles

Engine management light iluminated

Rear inner brake pads wearing

Pass 10 Mar 2010 93,058 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 90,271 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 90,271 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 88,764 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 85,060 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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HF51 XJN is a 2001 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol 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 XJN, 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 HF51 XJN registered?

HF51 XJN is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 11 October 2001.

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