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OU51 UNM

2001 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

157,224 mi
Last recorded157,224 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2019 157,224 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 150,945 miles

Central exhaust silencer corroded but not leaking at time of test.

Nearside fog lamp and bumper damaged.

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Outer wheel arch rusting.

Fail 29 Dec 2017 150,945 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure all brackets damaged and missing. (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Central exhaust silencer corroded but not leaking at time of test.

Nearside fog lamp and bumper damaged.

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Outer wheel arch rusting.

Pass 22 Dec 2016 143,786 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front crack in door mirror

Nearside Front washer jet inoperative

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 132,640 miles

Offside Rear tyre tread worn low on edge

Fail 23 Dec 2015 132,640 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre tread worn low on edge

Pass 5 Dec 2014 121,588 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 121,587 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 112,594 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Dec 2012 102,960 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 17 Dec 2012 102,959 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 93,616 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

n/s/r worn on outer edge.

Fail 21 Dec 2011 93,616 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 21 Dec 2010 90,297 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Dec 2010 90,259 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 78,959 miles

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

damage to n/s rear door and wing

damage to n/s/f bumperand h/light surround

Fail 26 Oct 2009 78,959 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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)

damage to n/s rear door and wing

damage to n/s/f bumperand h/light surround

put in 1ltr of oil

top up washers

Pass 17 Sep 2008 66,076 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 66,069 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 55,771 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 48,044 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 48,034 miles

Offside 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 UNM is a 2001 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 UNM, 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 UNM is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 13 November 2001.

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