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OU51 DNJ

2001 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

212,671 mi
Last recorded212,671 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 DNJ
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2017 212,671 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside mirror outer casing damaged

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Oil leak ()

slight play in passenger rear seat back rest

towbar electrical socket insecure

Fail 9 Oct 2017 212,575 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside mirror outer casing damaged

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Oil leak ()

slight play in passenger rear seat back rest

towbar electrical socket insecure

Pass 3 Oct 2016 208,436 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside mirror case damaged

Fail 23 Sep 2016 208,209 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 202,613 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 196,707 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front and off side rear tyres worn on edges

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

front number plate damaged

head lamp beams poor

rear rubber spring seats split

Fail 24 Sep 2014 196,361 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front and off side rear tyres worn on inner edges

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

front number plate damaged

rear spring rubber seats split

Pass 3 Oct 2013 190,858 miles

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

all four upper wishbone bushs splitting on both sides

Fail 30 Sep 2013 190,820 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

all four upper wishbone bushs splitting on both sides

Pass 4 Oct 2012 186,947 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Sep 2012 186,843 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 182,500 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Sep 2011 182,401 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 178,432 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 170,568 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 170,568 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2008 158,330 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 158,330 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 146,306 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 137,372 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 DNJ is a 2001 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DNJ, 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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OU51 DNJ is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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