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NK51 WDZ

2001 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

225,465 mi
Last recorded225,465 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK51 WDZ
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2018 225,465 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 225,456 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 212,064 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 212,033 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 202,715 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 195,748 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 187,701 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 178,379 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 168,196 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front tyres wearing on inner edge

rear wiper u/s

Fail 1 Nov 2011 168,191 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front tyres wearing on inner edge

n/s front brake disc pitted

rear wiper u/s

Pass 20 Oct 2010 159,386 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

front brake discs corroded slightly

n/s rear tyre split but not to cords

rear axle beam corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2010 159,379 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

front brake discs corroded slightly

n/s rear tyre split but not to cords

rear axle beam corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2009 151,802 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Nov 2009 151,802 miles

Brake pedal functionally incomplete (3.3.A.1a)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Oct 2009 151,145 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre cracking

o/s/f tyre scuffed

o/s/r tyre perrished

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 142,855 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 Oct 2008 142,855 miles

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2008 138,175 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 138,153 miles

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

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 30 Mar 2007 118,657 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 97,792 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 97,792 miles

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

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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NK51 WDZ is a 2001 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 NK51 WDZ, 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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NK51 WDZ is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 13 December 2001.

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