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PO51 VLD

2001 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

246,070 mi
Last recorded246,070 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO51 VLD
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2017 246,070 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2017 246,070 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 231,495 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 231,495 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users tail gate (6.1.B.1b)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 216,038 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 216,038 miles

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

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 May 2014 197,003 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 196,238 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

grease around o/s/f cv boot

Fail 12 Feb 2014 195,981 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

grease around o/s/f cv boot

Pass 7 Sep 2012 176,561 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Sep 2012 176,561 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 147,088 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 131,592 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 116,866 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 104,195 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 90,825 miles

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

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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PO51 VLD is a 2001 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 PO51 VLD, 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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PO51 VLD is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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