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OU51 AYA

2001 Audi A6

Silver Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

115,365 mi
Last recorded115,365 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 AYA
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2018 115,365 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 110,519 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 104,054 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 29 Sep 2016 104,054 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 97,363 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 95,087 miles

Tyre treads getting low - check regularly 255-40-17

Pass 29 Aug 2013 92,378 miles

Check rear tyre treads regularly 255-40-17

Pass 17 Aug 2012 88,041 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 81,393 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 71,871 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 66,281 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 59,391 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 53,379 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 50,013 miles

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 AYA is a 2001 Audi A6 in Silver with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 AYA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OU51 AYA registered?

OU51 AYA is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is OU51 AYA safe to buy?

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