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MK51 OJY

2001 Audi A6

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

296,066 mi
Last recorded296,066 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK51 OJY
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2015 296,066 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Aug 2015 296,066 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 287,450 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)

Fail 9 Jun 2014 287,450 miles

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

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

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

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 14 Jun 2013 276,135 miles

slight engine oil leak

slight play on n/s front steering rack arm

Pass 27 Mar 2012 256,473 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight play on n/s rack end

Fail 16 Mar 2012 256,468 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight play on n/s rack end

Pass 18 Feb 2011 231,770 miles

both front suspension bottom rear arm bushes deteriorated (movement)

brake pad warning light on

engine oil leak

front brake discs slightly deteriorated

n/s/r tyre worn inner edge

o/s/r axle bush slightly deteriorated

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge and slightly cracking

slight play n/s/f suspension upper front arm

unable to test n/s/r seat belt due to childs seat

Fail 18 Feb 2011 231,770 miles

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

both front suspension bottom rear arm bushes deteriorated (movement)

brake pad warning light on

engine oil leak

front brake discs slightly deteriorated

n/s/r tyre worn inner edge

o/s/r axle bush slightly deteriorated

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge and slightly cracking

slight play n/s/f suspension upper front arm

unable to test n/s/r seat belt due to childs seat

Pass 1 Mar 2010 212,265 miles

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

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

near side front suspension top front most arm slight play in joint / also rubber split

off side rear tyre worn low inner edge

Fail 1 Mar 2010 212,265 miles

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

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

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

near side front suspension top front most arm slight play in joint / also rubber split

off side rear tyre worn low inner edge

Pass 23 Jan 2009 195,539 miles

n/s/f tyre close to legal limit on outer edge

Fail 23 Jan 2009 195,539 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

n/s/f tyre close to legal limit on outer edge

Pass 20 Feb 2008 182,418 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Feb 2008 182,418 miles

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 165,412 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2005 148,220 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 148,220 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

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 OJY is a 2001 Audi A6 in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 OJY, 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 OJY registered?

MK51 OJY is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 19 September 2001.

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