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WL51 FYM

2001 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

194,691 mi
Last recorded194,691 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL51 FYM
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2013 194,691 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside rear brake discs worn

offside rear brake pads worn

Fail 21 Oct 2013 194,691 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside rear brake discs worn

offside rear brake pads worn

Pass 19 Oct 2012 190,663 miles

front brake pads worn

offside and neaside front suspension lower trailing arm bushes worn

service light illuminated

Pass 13 Oct 2011 186,207 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 186,207 miles

Nearside Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

nearside front outer cv boot heavily cracked

offside and nearside front brake flexy hoses cracked

Pass 18 Oct 2010 182,135 miles

brake imballance at front

offside and nearside rear tyre tread depths low

Pass 8 Oct 2009 176,425 miles

rear discs corroded on surface

Fail 6 Oct 2009 176,414 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

offside outer c.v boot cracked

Pass 14 Oct 2008 171,422 miles

both front tyres worn low tread

offside rear trailing arm bush worn

Pass 18 Oct 2007 159,162 miles

front antiroll bar link arm bushes cracked

front top suspension arm bushes cracked

offside front outer c.v boot cracked

slight distortion in front brake discs

Pass 16 Oct 2006 145,010 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2005 122,211 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2005 122,211 miles

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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WL51 FYM is a 2001 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WL51 FYM, 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 WL51 FYM registered?

WL51 FYM is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 16 November 2001.

Is WL51 FYM safe to buy?

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