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YE51 OWJ

2001 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

167,001 mi
Last recorded167,001 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2024
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE51 OWJ
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2024 167,001 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2023 154,889 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced front (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides have play in them (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced third lamp has some bulbs out (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2023 154,889 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced front (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides have play in them (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced third lamp has some bulbs out (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released adjusted swich to operate accordingly (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 144,827 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 137,712 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 129,648 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 119,265 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 109,568 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 98,582 miles

engine covers fitted

sill covers fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2015 93,615 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

child seat fitted

eng covers fitted

sill covers fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 14 Sep 2015 93,615 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

child seat fitted

eng covers fitted

sill covers fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2014 72,065 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 41,012 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 38,382 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 38,382 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 36,539 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 33,874 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 31,618 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 29,808 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 26,528 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 22,918 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 19,793 miles

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

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

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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YE51 OWJ is a 2001 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 YE51 OWJ, 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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YE51 OWJ is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 17 December 2001.

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