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OU51 HYH

2001 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

168,699 mi
Last recorded168,699 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 HYH
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2017 168,699 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2017 168,699 miles

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 159,292 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2015 159,292 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end socket spring weak (2.2.B.1e)

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2014 146,061 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 146,061 miles

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 129,282 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2013 129,282 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 111,669 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Nov 2011 106,460 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Oct 2011 106,417 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Nov 2010 100,478 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 6 Nov 2010 100,475 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 26 Oct 2009 92,758 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 87,317 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 82,325 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 82,321 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 72,731 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 60,280 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 60,280 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)

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 HYH is a 2001 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,496cc 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 HYH, 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 HYH is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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