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MJ51 URT

2001 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

196,088 mi
Last recorded196,088 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ51 URT
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2016 196,088 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Nov 2016 196,088 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 188,073 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 181,192 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 167,877 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 151,982 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 8 Oct 2012 151,982 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 138,716 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 138,339 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 124,104 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 110,528 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Fail 16 Oct 2009 110,528 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Pass 5 Nov 2008 98,754 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2008 98,654 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 87,325 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 87,302 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 11 Sep 2006 74,789 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 61,003 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2005 61,003 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine oil level getting low

n/s/f tyre cut on inside side wall not yet exposing the reinforcement

washer fluid getting low

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 URT is a 2001 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 MJ51 URT, 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 URT is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 2 November 2001.

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