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OU51 WRZ

2001 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

214,948 mi
Last recorded214,948 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2017 214,948 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under tray fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2016 200,117 miles

some play in front joints

Pass 11 Nov 2015 191,620 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 177,548 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 6 Nov 2014 177,535 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Oct 2013 172,620 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 172,616 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 161,628 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2011 153,969 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 153,968 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 146,853 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 133,607 miles

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

Rear discs slightly scored

Slight wear lip on front discs

Pass 24 Jan 2009 122,592 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2008 107,460 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 91,737 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 91,735 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 76,828 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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 WRZ is a 2001 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WRZ, 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 WRZ registered?

OU51 WRZ is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 6 December 2001.

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