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OV51 HBC

2001 Audi A6

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

121,429 mi
Last recorded121,429 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV51 HBC
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2017 121,429 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s/f (2.4.G.2)

o/s and n/s/r tyres worn

Pass 16 May 2016 113,905 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear beam axle mounting bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 May 2016 113,894 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear beam axle mounting bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 107,262 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Feb 2015 107,262 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2014 102,582 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 102,573 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

front n/s tyre wearing on inner & outer edges

Pass 1 Aug 2012 91,346 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 1 Aug 2012 91,346 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 12 Aug 2011 83,829 miles

Both front brake discs corroded.

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 68,992 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 68,992 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 56,113 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2008 45,087 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2007 40,588 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2007 40,588 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 28 Jan 2006 35,216 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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OV51 HBC is a 2001 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 OV51 HBC, 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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OV51 HBC is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 13 November 2001.

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