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OU51 AZO

2001 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

214,231 mi
Last recorded214,231 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2023
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 AZO
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Jan 2023 214,231 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

rear subframe showing signs of corrosion but not seriously weakened

Pass 24 Jan 2022 209,176 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Jan 2022 208,909 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (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 Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 199,267 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner ege (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 13 Jan 2021 199,267 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner ege (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 194,976 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and smooth inner edge close to cords. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and smooth inner edge close to cords, (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 189,725 miles

Engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2018 180,492 miles

Some corrosion to rear brake pipes

Pass 28 Jul 2016 172,299 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 172,298 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

off side rear tyre 3/4mm

Pass 28 May 2015 163,192 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 163,192 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 12 May 2014 147,468 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 139,747 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 131,582 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 111,599 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2010 111,556 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 96,121 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 86,678 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 72,727 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 58,676 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 AZO is a 2001 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AZO, 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 AZO registered?

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

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