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HV51 YDB

2001 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2018
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

182,766 mi
Last recorded182,766 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV51 YDB
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2017 182,766 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 182,766 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush REAR ARM (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 181,405 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 181,404 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 176,466 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 176,277 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 172,885 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f brake binding

o/s/f lower suspension strut bolt fitted incorrectly and fouling lower arm on lock

vac spheres resting on engine cover

Fail 14 Jan 2014 172,884 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Air suspension supply pipe insecure (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f brake binding

o/s/f lower suspension strut bolt fitted incorrectly and fouling lower arm on lock

vac spheres resting on engine cover

Fail 13 Nov 2013 171,774 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

engine oil level very low. Topped up with 2.5 litres of oil

nearside front brake binding

offside headlight in poor condition

vacuum plenum chamber insecure under bonnet

Pass 28 Sep 2012 151,703 miles

N/S/F brake hanging up slightly

N/S/F tyre worn on edges & cut in tread section

O/S/F outer C/V boot leaking grease slightly

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 28 Sep 2012 151,703 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)

N/S/F brake hanging up slightly

N/S/F tyre worn on edges & cut in tread section

O/S/F outer C/V boot leaking grease slightly

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 13 Sep 2012 151,557 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 143,524 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 143,524 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 133,141 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

o/s/f lower rear arm wrong one fitting

Fail 1 Oct 2008 120,719 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 120,719 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 104,354 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 104,354 miles

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

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

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

near side headlight lense cracked

Pass 18 Sep 2006 87,863 miles

Front number plate is starting to discolour.

Slight damage to the near side rear wiring loom.

Pass 27 Sep 2005 69,659 miles

The off side front and rear tyres are getting low.

Fail 26 Sep 2005 69,659 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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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HV51 YDB is a 2001 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 HV51 YDB, 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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HV51 YDB is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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