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MV51 WLE

2001 Audi A6

Green Petrol 2671cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

86,293 mi
Last recorded86,293 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV51 WLE
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,671cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2012 86,293 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2012 86,252 miles

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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 80,702 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

em light on

rear discs slightly corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2011 80,662 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

EML on

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

Oil leak

rear brake discs corroded on inner surface

Pass 8 Sep 2010 74,493 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Outer Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

corrosion to rear brake discs

engine management light on

front brake discs corroded and worn

Fail 6 Sep 2010 74,493 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Outer Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

corrosion to rear brake discs

engine management light on

front brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 8 Sep 2009 65,402 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)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 52,381 miles

n/s and o/s/f tyres just on legal limit!

Pass 23 Jul 2007 43,019 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 35,199 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2005 28,548 miles

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 WLE is a 2001 Audi A6 in Green with a 2,671cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MV51 WLE, 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 MV51 WLE registered?

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

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