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NL51 WEC

2001 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,694 mi
Last recorded143,694 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL51 WEC
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 143,694 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Nail in OSR tyre

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)

Rear axle corroded

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing All (2.7.2a)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 135,294 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 129,133 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 122,752 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2013 114,561 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 107,554 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 97,493 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 97,493 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 85,677 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 12 Aug 2010 85,677 miles

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

Nearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 74,716 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 63,701 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 57,736 miles

FRONT NO PLATE DIRTY.

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 48,275 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 48,275 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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NL51 WEC is a 2001 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NL51 WEC, 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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NL51 WEC is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 10 September 2001.

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