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YC51 EYG

2001 Audi A6

Grey Petrol 2671cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

193,323 mi
Last recorded193,323 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2024
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC51 EYG
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,671cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2024 193,323 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2023 188,288 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2022 182,992 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 180,135 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all front and rear pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2020 172,442 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 172,054 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 163,995 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 25 Sep 2017 163,994 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 16 Sep 2016 158,572 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 156,398 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Jun 2015 156,398 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 144,146 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nsr tyre has 2-4mm of tread left

surface ruston rear inner wings next to spring mounts

Fail 12 Jun 2014 144,146 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nsr tyre has 2-4mm of tread left

surface ruston rear inner wings next to spring mounts

Pass 24 Jun 2013 130,800 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 123,909 miles

front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

slight play in all 4 front suspension upper arm ball joints

Pass 1 Jun 2011 115,596 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside trackrod end gaiter split

Pass 25 Jun 2010 104,588 miles

Beam deflector fitted to nearside headlamp. Beam pattern flat

Beam deflector fitted to offside headlamp. Beam pattern flat

Fail 24 Jun 2010 104,588 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Beam deflector fitted to nearside headlamp. Beam pattern flat

Beam deflector fitted to offside headlamp. Beam pattern flat

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 92,266 miles

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 81,820 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 65,944 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 51,352 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2005 51,352 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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YC51 EYG is a 2001 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,671cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 YC51 EYG, 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 YC51 EYG registered?

YC51 EYG is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 7 November 2001.

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