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OU51 AHG

2001 Audi A6

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2025
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

203,489 mi
Last recorded203,489 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2024
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 AHG
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2024 203,489 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2024

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Service brake lagging in operation and rear (1.2.1 (d))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Dec 2023 198,850 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2023 198,836 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both front lower rear ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 187,920 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front suspension bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Nov 2022 187,908 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front suspension bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 176,519 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2021 176,517 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both front lower drop link bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn all front upper control arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front lower rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached bolt for both upper control arms broken (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 170,325 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 165,240 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 160,724 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 160,724 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 154,548 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and offside rear wishbone bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Borderline excessive (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner edge worn

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 144,846 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 137,602 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 124,705 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2013 114,593 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 107,168 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 90,469 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake pads look deterioated ?

Pass 5 Oct 2010 89,599 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 89,599 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 88,541 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 87,628 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 81,754 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 69,527 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 28 Mar 2006 54,116 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 54,116 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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OU51 AHG is a 2001 Audi A6 in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 OU51 AHG, 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 OU51 AHG registered?

OU51 AHG is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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