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MK51 CVT

2001 Audi A6

Blue Petrol 2671cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2014
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

113,892 mi
Last recorded113,892 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK51 CVT
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,671cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2013 113,892 miles

C/V Joints worn and clicking

Cover sills fitted

Damage to nearside front inner sidewall

Deterioration to rear number plate

Exhaust heavily corroded in parts

Fluffing and fraying to offside front seat belt

Minor chips in screen

Slight brake bind to nearside rear wheel

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion

Stone damage and cuts to treads

Underside of vehicle covered in mud and debris

Various covers and undertrays restricting views

Various exhaust blows

Various oil leaks

Wet Test

Fail 28 Oct 2013 113,882 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

C/V Joints worn and clicking

Cover sills fitted

Damage to nearside front inner sidewall

Deterioration to rear number plate

Exhaust heavily corroded in parts

Fluffing and fraying to offside front seat belt

Minor chips in screen

Slight brake bind to nearside rear wheel

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion

Stone damage and cuts to treads

Underside of vehicle covered in mud and debris

Various covers and undertrays restricting views

Various exhaust blows

Various oil leaks

Wet Test

Pass 2 Nov 2012 106,158 miles

AS PREVIOUS VT32

Fail 16 Oct 2012 106,158 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Antifreeze staining

Brake warning lamp illuminated

Coolant leak

Cover sills fitted

Exhaust blows

Minor chips in screen

Rear number plate deteriorating

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion

Stone damage to treads

Strong Advise:Nearside rear tyre devoid of tread inner edge

Various covers and undertrays restricting views

Various oil leaks

Pass 2 Dec 2011 91,216 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 91,216 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 84,286 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 84,286 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 75,834 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Sep 2009 75,800 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2008 64,894 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 64,866 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 55,672 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 55,339 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

rear tyres worn slightly on outside edjes.

Pass 5 Sep 2006 48,099 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 48,099 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2005 41,129 miles

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

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

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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MK51 CVT is a 2001 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,671cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 MK51 CVT, 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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What year was MK51 CVT registered?

MK51 CVT is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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