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MJ51 CLF

2001 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

174,808 mi
Last recorded174,808 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ51 CLF
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2019 174,808 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 162,631 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2018 162,631 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 150,266 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 138,135 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 128,796 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 122,602 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2013 111,893 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

advise all four coil springs corroaded

advise both front and rear brake discs badly pitted pads ok

advise exhaust corroaded front to back

advise nearside front tyre has damage on tread but not showing cords or ply

Pass 15 Jun 2012 111,848 miles

N/S/F tyre split but no signs of cords

Nearside Rear Trailing arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

rear pads low (inner)

Fail 13 Jun 2012 111,848 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

N/S/F tyre split but no signs of cords

Nearside Rear Trailing arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

rear pads low (inner)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 111,367 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 107,543 miles

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres have sidewall damage

front wiper blades fittings lose

high imbalance on front brakes

high level stop lamp partly working

rear beam axle bushes worn/split

Fail 30 Jul 2010 107,543 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

both rear tyres have sidewall damage

front wiper blades fittings lose

high imbalance on front brakes

high level stop lamp partly working

rear beam axle bushes worn/split

Pass 3 Jul 2009 100,571 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

imbalance on front brkaes 14%, have brakes adjusted/repaired)

nearside front tyre has side wall damage

offside front tyre bald on edges,worn to legal limit

offside rear tyre distorted,uneven wear

rear axle bushes cracked

Fail 22 Jun 2009 100,540 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre has side wall damage

offside front tyre bald on edges,worn to legal limit

offside rear tyre distorted,uneven wear

rear axle bushes cracked

Pass 19 May 2008 94,806 miles

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

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

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

imbalance on front brakes(have brakes inspected/repaired)

Fail 19 May 2008 94,798 miles

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

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

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

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

imbalance on front brakes(have brakes inspected/repaired)

Pass 11 May 2007 86,559 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 69,852 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2005 69,852 miles

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

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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MJ51 CLF is a 2001 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2001 Audi A6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 116,269 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 MJ51 CLF, 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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MJ51 CLF is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 7 November 2001.

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