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OU51 WYB

2001 Audi A6

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

104,961 mi
Last recorded104,961 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2011
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 WYB
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2011 104,961 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2011 104,958 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 85,712 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 85,711 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 77,762 miles

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 4 Dec 2008 67,569 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

both front and rear brake discs are worn

both the n/s tyres are worn on the edges

Pass 4 Dec 2008 67,569 miles

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

both front and rear brake discs are worn

both the n/s tyres are worn on the edges

Pass 7 Dec 2007 58,981 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2007 58,981 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 49,448 miles

Nearside 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 WYB is a 2001 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WYB, 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 WYB registered?

OU51 WYB is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 9 November 2001.

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