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ML51 OJW

2001 Audi A6

Blue Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

188,088 mi
Last recorded188,088 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2020
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML51 OJW
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2020 188,088 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Upper radius arm inner bush spliting

the engine has a small oil leak

the nsf and osf tyres are devoid of tread on the inner edges

Fail 21 Apr 2020 188,088 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper radius arm inner bush spliting

the engine has a small oil leak

the nsf and osf tyres are devoid of tread on the inner edges

Pass 3 Apr 2019 182,765 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 181,533 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 2 May 2018 181,533 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 181,300 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 179,425 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2015 179,407 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 27 May 2014 175,307 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 170,778 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear brake pipe corroding slightly

offside rear brake pipe corroding slightly

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2013 170,590 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2012 164,042 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 160,208 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 150,766 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 150,762 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 139,229 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2008 127,401 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2008 127,401 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Feb 2007 109,690 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both c.v boots cracking (n/s worst)

front number plate insecure

Pass 19 Feb 2007 109,690 miles

both c.v boots cracking (n/s worst)

front number plate insecure

Pass 8 Feb 2006 94,936 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 94,936 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.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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ML51 OJW is a 2001 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ML51 OJW, 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 ML51 OJW registered?

ML51 OJW is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 17 October 2001.

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