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OU51 WVB

2001 Audi A6

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

108,479 mi
Last recorded108,479 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 WVB
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2019 108,479 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Corrosion on both front wheel arches.

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2019 108,460 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion on inside of both front discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Corrosion on both front wheel arches.

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 101,892 miles

Outer sills not checked because plastic sill covers fitted.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2018 101,796 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lens. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing not checked because brake binding on.

Outer sills not checked because plastic sill covers fitted.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 95,850 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both under 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 89,531 miles

Outer sills not checked because plastic sill covers fitted.

Pass 6 Jul 2015 86,860 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Outer sills not checked because plastic sill covers fitted.

Pass 10 Jul 2014 85,918 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 85,232 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Outer sills not checked because plastic sill covers fitted.

Pass 4 Jul 2012 83,578 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 81,821 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Jul 2010 80,792 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 80,792 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 75,415 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 70,744 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Sep 2008 70,744 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 18 Aug 2007 65,380 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 59,718 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 WVB is a 2001 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WVB, 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 WVB is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 7 November 2001.

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