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OU51 DPK

2001 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

108,959 mi
Last recorded108,959 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 DPK
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 108,959 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

front number plate deteriorating

nearside & offside rear top suspension arms corroding

offside front outer drive shaft gaiter releasing

Fail 23 Jan 2026 108,959 miles

front number plate deteriorating

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

nearside & offside rear top suspension arms corroding

offside front outer drive shaft gaiter releasing

Pass 5 Feb 2025 102,393 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 99,126 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 93,949 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 89,277 miles

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement & offside front lower - straight/front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread & front (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

brake pedal has travel

oil residue engine area

rear fog light tell tale is deteriorating

suspension creak offside front - no play in suspension ball joints

Fail 25 Feb 2022 89,277 miles

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement & offside front lower - straight/front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread & front (0.1 (b))

Side repeater not working bulb holder corroded (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

brake pedal has travel

oil residue engine area

rear fog light tell tale is deteriorating

suspension creak offside front - no play in suspension ball joints

Pass 16 Dec 2020 87,046 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 72,986 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 68,569 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 57,678 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit and wall cracking (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 May 2016 50,185 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 47,350 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 45,273 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 45,272 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2013 43,966 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 40,800 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 37,008 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)

Pass 17 May 2010 33,451 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 31,634 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 28,147 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2007 24,732 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 20,447 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 DPK is a 2001 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 DPK, 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 DPK registered?

OU51 DPK is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 24 October 2001.

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