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MT51 DNE

2001 Audi A6

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

171,386 mi
Last recorded171,386 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT51 DNE
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2012 171,386 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 165,276 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2011 165,276 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 162,919 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 161,427 miles

all brake disc's looking rusty but not a fail at time of test

Pass 10 Nov 2008 156,622 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Nov 2007 149,643 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 138,702 miles

rear brakes out of balance †rear brake discs corroded & worn †frront brake discs corroded & worn †front tyres unevenly worn †minor damage to alloy rims †slight perishing & cracking to tyre treads †

wipers smearing screen slightly †un able to test rear seat belts as back seats folded down and covered †engine undertray not fitted †minor dents & scratches to various body panels

Fail 25 Jan 2006 132,456 miles

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

rear brake poads worn low †front brake pads wearing low †wipers smearing screen slightly †rev counter, temp gauge etc inoperative †exhaust corroded †dashboard lights inoperative †engine & gearbox wet with oil

Pass 25 Jan 2006 132,456 miles

rear brake poads worn low †front brake pads wearing low †wipers smearing screen slightly †rev counter, temp gauge etc inoperative †exhaust corroded †dashboard lights inoperative †engine & gearbox wet with oil

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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MT51 DNE is a 2001 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 MT51 DNE, 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 MT51 DNE registered?

MT51 DNE is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 7 December 2001.

Is MT51 DNE safe to buy?

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