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OU51 WVZ

2001 Audi A6

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

137,932 mi
Last recorded137,932 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2019 137,932 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

blue smoke from tail pipe

engine oil leak close to failing

nearside front door latching

nearside head lamp intensity

offside front door mirror damage

Fail 4 Jan 2019 137,932 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

blue smoke from tail pipe

engine oil leak close to failing

nearside front door latching

nearside head lamp intensity

offside front door mirror damage

Pass 19 Jan 2018 130,702 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front anti roll bar link lower bushes worn

both nearside upper suspension arm inner bushes

both offside front upper suspension arm inner bushes

front flexi exhaust joint

Fail 18 Jan 2018 130,700 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

both front anti roll bar link lower bushes worn

both nearside upper suspension arm inner bushes

both offside front upper suspension arm inner bushes

front flexi exhaust joint

Pass 31 Jan 2017 126,975 miles

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

O/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

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

Rear subframe corroded

coil spring corroded Both rears (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 119,632 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s & n/s (3.6.B.4d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced o/s & n/s (1.7.5a)

Rear coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (2.4.C.1b)

engine covers fitted

Fail 28 Jan 2016 119,632 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s & n/s (3.6.B.4d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced o/s & n/s (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (2.4.C.1b)

engine covers fitted

Fail 5 Feb 2015 110,178 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 110,178 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 Feb 2014 98,940 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine emission light stays on

Pass 4 Feb 2014 98,940 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine emission light stays on

Pass 16 Feb 2013 91,951 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 79,321 miles

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)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 74,471 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 62,125 miles

n/s/r tyre has casing buldge

o/s/f mirror slight crack not affecting the rear view

Fail 6 Dec 2008 59,398 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Dec 2008 59,398 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 56,142 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 45,103 miles

front brake discs and pads poor condition

Pass 29 Dec 2005 39,284 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 WVZ is a 2001 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2001 Audi A6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 116,269 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 WVZ, 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 WVZ is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 7 November 2001.

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