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NJ51 BLV

2001 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

152,562 mi
Last recorded152,562 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ51 BLV
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2017 152,562 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2017 152,561 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 142,958 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 129,777 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 121,333 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 113,402 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 107,769 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 102,189 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 60,720 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 60,720 miles

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

Offside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 92,772 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 92,772 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 86,015 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 76,645 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 68,772 miles

Both front tyres rubbing off on inner edge.

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

Spare wheel flat cut in side wall. †

Pass 21 Jun 2006 68,772 miles

Both front tyres rubbing off on inner edge.

Spare wheel flat cut in side wall. †

Pass 21 Dec 2005 50,985 miles

both rear brake discs have border line corrosion on faces

n/s/font brake disc corroded on faces

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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NJ51 BLV is a 2001 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 NJ51 BLV, 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 NJ51 BLV registered?

NJ51 BLV is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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