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OU51 CXO

2001 Audi A6

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

112,566 mi
Last recorded112,566 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 CXO
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2014 112,566 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 106,645 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Oct 2013 106,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

n/s/f fog light n/w

Pass 11 Oct 2012 102,105 miles

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

condensation on lenses of headlamps

headlamp lenses scratched

slight play front suspension / steering joints

Fail 10 Oct 2012 102,102 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

condensation on lenses of headlamps

headlamp lenses scratched

slight play front suspension / steering joints

Pass 6 Oct 2011 96,162 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 96,162 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

nearside rear tyre worn to limit

rear discs pitted and corroded

tyres worn and damaged

Pass 1 Oct 2010 90,931 miles

Near side front tyre has slight cut

Rear discs are slightly corroded

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

Fail 1 Oct 2010 90,930 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front discs are corroded and worn

Near side front tyre has slight cut

Rear discs are slightly corroded

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 83,709 miles

front brake discs are pitted on the outter and inner edges

Pass 27 Nov 2008 75,487 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 66,049 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

sill covers fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2006 57,791 miles

rear brakes rubbing †offside rear tyre wearing on edge

Fail 2 Dec 2006 57,791 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

rear brakes rubbing †offside rear tyre wearing on edge

Pass 22 Mar 2006 47,647 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 47,647 miles

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

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 CXO is a 2001 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CXO, 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 CXO registered?

OU51 CXO is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 20 December 2001.

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