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WX51 BNE

2001 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

139,867 mi
Last recorded139,867 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX51 BNE
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 139,867 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2025 139,862 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 136,875 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face of disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face of disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 134,365 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight cracks not to cords (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight cracking not to cords (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 132,406 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone A contained within 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Sep 2022 132,406 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone A contained within 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 128,653 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 126,929 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 126,927 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 124,986 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view STONE CHIP ZONE A LESS 10MM (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2019 124,981 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view STONE CHIP ZONE A LESS 10MM (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 122,509 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 55,631 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 119,275 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 114,526 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 110,136 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 107,214 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 102,972 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 99,131 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 96,041 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 89,392 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 79,876 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 79,876 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 71,024 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 71,024 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 63,501 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 28 Sep 2006 56,168 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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WX51 BNE 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 74.1%.

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 WX51 BNE, 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 WX51 BNE registered?

WX51 BNE is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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