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PX51 XOM

2001 Audi A6

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2015
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

161,090 mi
Last recorded161,090 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX51 XOM
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2014 161,090 miles

front cv boots cover in grease no holes found

front roll bar outer bushes worn

rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 21 Mar 2014 161,032 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

front roll bar outer bushes worn

front cv boots cover in grease no holes found

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 11 Mar 2013 156,685 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 5 Mar 2013 156,528 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 27 Feb 2012 151,627 miles

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

o/s f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 13 Feb 2012 151,492 miles

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

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

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)

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

o/s f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Jan 2011 144,990 miles

nearside rear tyre has damaged outer sidewall

rear tyres unevenly worn

Fail 6 Jan 2011 144,986 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

nearside rear tyre has damaged outer sidewall

rear tyres unevenly worn

Pass 8 Dec 2009 138,065 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 8 Dec 2009 138,060 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 5 Jan 2009 131,439 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 131,439 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 123,276 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 12 Dec 2007 123,276 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

nearside front c.v boot kinked

nearside washers are poor

Pass 8 Jan 2007 116,215 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 116,215 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2006 104,397 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2005 104,397 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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PX51 XOM is a 2001 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 PX51 XOM, 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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PX51 XOM is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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