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M551 CEC

1994 Audi A6

Green Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

196,046 mi
Last recorded196,046 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2010
Typical for 1994 Audi A6145,057 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM551 CEC
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2010 196,046 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 196,045 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 190,192 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 183,671 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 13 Aug 2008 183,658 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 176,985 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2007 176,984 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 166,598 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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M551 CEC is a 1994 Audi A6 in Green with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1994 Audi A6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 145,057 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 M551 CEC, 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 32 years old, this Audi A6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M551 CEC registered?

M551 CEC is a 1994 Audi A6, first registered on 7 October 1994.

Is M551 CEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M551 CEC shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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