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OU51 ERO

2001 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

178,207 mi
Last recorded178,207 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2019 178,207 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 171,086 miles

Nearside Front head light lens poor

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

oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2017 162,664 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 159,802 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine has slight oil leek.

Fail 22 Sep 2016 159,802 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate missing broken and put in back window. (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine has slight oil leek.

Pass 22 Aug 2015 155,604 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 149,094 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2013 141,805 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 19 Sep 2013 141,805 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2012 132,261 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 117,523 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2011 117,523 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 106,283 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 100,044 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 90,551 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 2 Nov 2007 79,331 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 79,331 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

not checked nsf seat belt due to child seat fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2006 65,684 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 49,775 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 ERO is a 2001 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 ERO, 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 ERO registered?

OU51 ERO is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 11 September 2001.

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The MOT history for OU51 ERO shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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