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MX51 YLW

2001 Audi A6

Black Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,729 mi
Last recorded101,729 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX51 YLW
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 101,729 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres wearing out on inside (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Sep 2017 101,729 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres wearing out on inside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 92,831 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 85,918 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Feb 2015 85,914 miles

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)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2014 73,951 miles

emlight is on

Fail 5 Mar 2014 73,951 miles

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

brake pad warning light is on

emlight is on

Pass 12 Feb 2013 58,161 miles

offside front tyre wall damaged

Pass 17 Mar 2012 48,415 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2012 48,415 miles

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

n/side front tyre is worn on inner edge

o/side front tyre is worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Jul 2011 45,940 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 42,454 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 39,470 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 33,403 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 30,613 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 24,917 miles

unable to clearly see inner front and rear pads

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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MX51 YLW is a 2001 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MX51 YLW, 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 MX51 YLW registered?

MX51 YLW is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 14 November 2001.

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