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RE51 TZV

2001 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

120,726 mi
Last recorded120,726 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE51 TZV
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2014 120,726 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 10,945 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 101,511 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 101,511 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 92,698 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 92,698 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 82,161 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 67,247 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 60,169 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 52,417 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 45,175 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

steering stops dry

undertray fitted

Fail 23 Aug 2006 45,175 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

plastic sill covers fitted

steering stops dry

undertray fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2005 38,804 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

undertray fitted †also plastic sill covers fitted

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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RE51 TZV is a 2001 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RE51 TZV, 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 RE51 TZV registered?

RE51 TZV is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 10 September 2001.

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The MOT history for RE51 TZV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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