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OU51 AXR

2001 Audi S6

Silver Lpg 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

171,812 mi
Last recorded171,812 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Audi S6109,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 AXR
MakeAudi
ModelS6
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,172cc
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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2019 171,812 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 167,774 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 167,774 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Nov 2017 163,787 miles

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 14 Nov 2016 158,761 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2016 158,761 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

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

EML light on

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/40 17 Y (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 150,635 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 150,635 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 142,649 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 142,644 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 137,293 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 128,665 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 128,665 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 123,369 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 123,369 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 9 Oct 2010 112,786 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2010 112,786 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 104,376 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 91,480 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 77,274 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 77,274 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 65,594 miles

How Reliable is the Audi S6?

Based on 5,068 MOT tests across 399 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
5,549
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
399
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 111
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 75
constant velocity joint gaiter split 71
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 60
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 49
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OU51 AXR is a 2001 Audi S6 in Silver with a 4,172cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2001 Audi S6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 109,174 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 S6 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 111 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OU51 AXR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi S6 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 25 years old, this Audi S6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OU51 AXR registered?

OU51 AXR is a 2001 Audi S6, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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