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OU51 WTA

2001 Audi A6

Grey Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

201,832 mi
Last recorded201,832 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 WTA
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2018 201,832 miles

brake pipes corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2017 192,940 miles

A/C Compressor Bypassed / bolts loose

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

exhaust corroded

front link bar bushes worn

play in the steering n/s

Pass 7 Sep 2016 187,542 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 180,540 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 175,326 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

brake pipes have been greased

engine management light on

f/n/s cv boot perished

f/n/s top arm bushes slightly perished

f/o/s top arm bushes slightly perished

Pass 24 Oct 2013 166,626 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 169,016 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

e c u light on

eng oil level on minimum

Pass 5 Oct 2012 154,471 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine oil leak

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

Pass 14 Oct 2011 141,922 miles

ecu light on

headlamp covers deteriorated

rear no plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 8 Oct 2011 141,603 miles

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

ecu light on

headlamp covers deteriorated

rear no plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Oct 2010 128,095 miles

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

rear axle oil leak

rear no plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 8 Oct 2010 127,918 miles

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

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

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

rear axle oil leak

rear no plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 Oct 2009 116,267 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 109,239 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 95,557 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 71,114 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Dec 2005 69,790 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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 WTA is a 2001 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,976cc petrol 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 WTA, 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 WTA registered?

OU51 WTA is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 9 December 2001.

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