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M51 SBL

1995 Audi A6

Red Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

129,661 mi
Last recorded129,661 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2008
Typical for 1995 Audi A6144,331 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM51 SBL
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 14 Oct 2008 129,661 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition and function impaired (1.1.4a)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front flexible brake pipes perished

some corrosion to inside edges of both front brake discs and outer face of ns rear brake disc

windscreen cracked in ns swept area

Pass 14 Oct 2008 129,661 miles

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front flexible brake pipes perished

some corrosion to inside edges of both front brake discs and outer face of ns rear brake disc

windscreen cracked in ns swept area

Fail 7 Sep 2007 123,205 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

os front outer cv boot perished †both fronttrack control arm bushes deteriorated †windscreen cracked outside ns swept area both front flexible brake pipes perished

Pass 7 Sep 2007 123,205 miles

os front outer cv boot perished †both fronttrack control arm bushes deteriorated †windscreen cracked outside ns swept area both front flexible brake pipes perished

Pass 10 Aug 2006 115,776 miles

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

ns rear indicator lamp lens holed †corrosion to under vehicle fuel pipe †corrosion to both rear brake discs

os rear tyre worn on outer edge slightly

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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M51 SBL is a 1995 Audi A6 in Red with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1995 Audi A6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 144,331 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 M51 SBL, 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 31 years old, this Audi A6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M51 SBL is a 1995 Audi A6, first registered on 7 April 1995.

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