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OU51 WMV

2001 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,583 mi
Last recorded147,583 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2014 147,583 miles

rear main pipes rusty

Fail 3 Sep 2014 147,583 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front flexi pipes perishing

rear main pipes rusty

Pass 3 Aug 2013 143,904 miles

front brake discs ridged

main/rear brake pipes rusty shailing

nail o/s/f tyre

rear suspension bushes perishing

Pass 6 Jul 2012 141,515 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 141,515 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

O/S suspension upper arms have slight crazing.

Plastic engine under cover missing

Pass 1 Jun 2011 136,463 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 130,072 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 130,072 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 29 Sep 2008 118,671 miles

Engine & enginebay covers fitted.

Engine & gearbox undertray fitted.

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 118,671 miles

Engine & enginebay covers fitted.

Engine & gearbox undertray fitted.

Pass 27 Sep 2007 98,259 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 78,359 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 WMV is a 2001 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WMV, 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 WMV registered?

OU51 WMV is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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