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OU51 CYJ

2001 Audi A6

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

138,323 mi
Last recorded138,323 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 CYJ
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2018 138,323 miles

brake pipes corroded

front brake pads low

front headlights misty

oil leak

play inner steering arms

Pass 21 Oct 2016 123,148 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2016 123,148 miles

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

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 119,734 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 116,090 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 109,842 miles

head lamp lenses discoloured

rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 15 Nov 2013 109,836 miles

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

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

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

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

head lamp lenses discoloured

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 15 Nov 2012 105,945 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 102,253 miles

both front headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

nearside rear fog lamp not working

Fail 25 Aug 2011 102,251 miles

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

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

both front headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

nearside rear fog lamp not working

Pass 21 Aug 2010 99,828 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 99,828 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 97,125 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 96,490 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 91,575 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 86,690 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 86,690 miles

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

advise: both front tyres wearing on inside edges 205/55/r16

advise: nail in tread of nearside rear tyre and worn to 2mm 205/55/r16v

advise: nearside front c.v gaiter perished

advise: nearside front tyre sidewall cut (not to cords) 205/55/r16v

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 CYJ is a 2001 Audi A6 in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CYJ, 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 CYJ registered?

OU51 CYJ is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 9 December 2001.

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