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MV51 NYS

2001 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests27 (14 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate51.9%

Mileage

202,254 mi
Last recorded202,254 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV51 NYS
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 13 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2019 202,254 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 202,254 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 193,317 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Apr 2018 193,315 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Mar 2017 188,461 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 188,020 miles

Air suspension levelling valve insecure (2.4.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Air suspension unit damaged and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.E.1)

Rear Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Slight scratches to windscreen

Unable to see some components due to engine and under trays fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2016 182,415 miles

Front shock absorbers weak

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

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

exhaust sleeves corroded

oil leak

Fail 17 Feb 2016 182,412 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front shock absorbers weak

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

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

exhaust sleeves corroded

oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2015 176,246 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 25 Feb 2015 176,244 miles

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

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Air suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 169,419 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake pad warning wires damaged

offside front headlight has water inside lamp

offside front tyre worn on inner edge of tread

Fail 26 Feb 2014 169,419 miles

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

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake pad warning wires damaged

offside front headlight has water inside lamp

offside front tyre worn on inner edge of tread

Pass 2 Mar 2013 162,153 miles

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

Oil leak

exhaust sleeves corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2013 162,151 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust sleeves corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2012 160,067 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2012 159,954 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 148,286 miles

advise rear brake disks pitted o/s/f/ lower rear ball joint slight play n/s/f lower rear ball joint slight play

Pass 17 Aug 2010 135,156 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2010 135,156 miles

Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 125,086 miles

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

exhaust clamps corroded

wiper blades worn

Fail 14 Sep 2009 125,040 miles

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

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

exhaust clamps corroded

wiper blades worn

Pass 11 Sep 2008 112,550 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2008 112,550 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 98,910 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 98,910 miles

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

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

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

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

THIS VEHICLE IS DANGEROUS TO DRIVE DUE TO BADLY WORN TYRE AND BADLY WORN STEERING JOINT.

Pass 4 Sep 2006 86,444 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 86,444 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

axle leaking oil

front tyres wearing bon outer edges

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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MV51 NYS is a 2001 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.9%.

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 MV51 NYS, 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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MV51 NYS is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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