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PW51 SAW

2001 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

142,117 mi
Last recorded142,117 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPW51 SAW
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 142,117 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 141,130 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 140,187 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 139,306 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 137,896 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 134,744 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 131,265 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 128,653 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 125,393 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 122,758 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 120,643 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 120,643 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 117,245 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 113,636 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 113,632 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 107,479 miles

both the front brake hoses are becoming perished

Fail 10 Jan 2013 107,479 miles

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

both the front brake hoses are becoming perished

Pass 12 Jan 2012 104,724 miles

nearside front door catch faulty

Pass 7 Jan 2011 101,761 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 98,507 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 98,507 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 95,762 miles

nearside rear tyre approaching the wear bars

Pass 8 Jan 2008 93,071 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 89,828 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 89,825 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2006 79,411 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 79,411 miles

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

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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PW51 SAW is a 2001 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 PW51 SAW, 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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PW51 SAW is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 12 December 2001.

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