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OV51 HCX

2001 Audi A6

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

204,579 mi
Last recorded204,579 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV51 HCX
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2012 204,579 miles

N/S/F Tyre worn on edge & has shallow cut to sidewall.

Pass 27 Oct 2011 195,571 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall

front suspension upper arm bushes deteriorating

rear axle bushes deteriorating

Fail 21 Oct 2011 195,569 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall

front suspension upper arm bushes deteriorating

rear axle bushes deteriorating

Pass 19 Oct 2010 187,010 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 187,099 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 176,187 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 161,859 miles

Both rear tyres are wearing close to limit on outer edges

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

Fail 9 Oct 2008 161,859 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres are wearing close to limit on outer edges

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 141,342 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 116,853 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 87,818 miles

n\s\r tyre low tred

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 HCX is a 2001 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 OV51 HCX, 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 OV51 HCX registered?

OV51 HCX is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 26 November 2001.

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