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OU51 EBP

2001 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

185,883 mi
Last recorded185,883 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2010
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2010 185,883 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

nearside rear number plate light slightly dim

Fail 8 Oct 2010 185,717 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

nearside rear number plate light slightly dim

Fail 21 Oct 2009 168,683 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 168,683 miles

Nearside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 15 Sep 2009 167,901 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2008 147,050 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 147,050 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 123,958 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 102,322 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 EBP is a 2001 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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

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