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OU51 AXD

2001 Audi A6

Silver Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,633 mi
Last recorded74,633 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 AXD
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2017 74,633 miles

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front headlamps misted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

pad warning sensor on

Fail 3 Mar 2017 74,633 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front headlamps misted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

pad warning sensor on

Pass 12 Nov 2015 67,680 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 62,432 miles

1/o/s door mirror glass poor condition

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Aug 2014 62,428 miles

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

1/o/s door mirror glass poor condition

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Aug 2013 59,753 miles

Both front flex hose perished.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/s/f top suspension inner arm bushs perished.

O/s/f outer c/v boot cracked.

O/s/f top suspension inner arm bushs perished.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Aug 2013 59,753 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)

Both front flex hose perished.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/s/f top suspension inner arm bushs perished.

O/s/f outer c/v boot cracked.

O/s/f top suspension inner arm bushs perished.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Aug 2012 57,036 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Aug 2011 53,397 miles

offside rear tyre inner edge slightly scalloped

sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2010 48,793 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2010 48,793 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 44,205 miles

1/Various protective panels fitted

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 39,635 miles

1/Various protective covers fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2007 34,544 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 28,804 miles

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 1 Aug 2005 19,691 miles

1/Engine cover sheilds,body undersheilds & plastic sill covers fitted at time of test. †

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 AXD is a 2001 Audi A6 in Silver 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 OU51 AXD, 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 AXD registered?

OU51 AXD is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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