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HG51 OFJ

2001 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1871cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

174,567 mi
Last recorded174,567 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG51 OFJ
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,871cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2015 174,567 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 174,567 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 156,988 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 156,981 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 143,540 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 143,531 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 132,514 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2012 132,487 miles

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

Nearside Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 123,234 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 113,780 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 102,064 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 94,172 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 87,295 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 80,406 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2005 70,081 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2005 70,075 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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HG51 OFJ is a 2001 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,871cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 HG51 OFJ, 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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HG51 OFJ is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 14 December 2001.

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