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YE51 UUP

2001 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

142,625 mi
Last recorded142,625 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2021
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE51 UUP
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2021 142,625 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2021 142,624 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 140,702 miles

heavily corroded underside

Fail 11 Jun 2020 140,699 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear air pump insecure

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

heavily corroded underside

Pass 8 Jun 2019 130,785 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

brake disc back plates corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2018 125,377 miles

corrosion on front brake disc's

Pass 25 May 2017 121,351 miles

condition of exhaust & clamps after DPFs

corrosion on both front brake discs

Pass 9 Jun 2016 117,006 miles

condition rear suspension arm bushs

Fail 9 Jun 2016 117,005 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front top suspension arm boot split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top rear suspension arm boot split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear top arm ball joint worn (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

condition rear suspension arm bushs

Pass 18 May 2015 111,736 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 108,067 miles

condition o/s outer cv boot

condition of all front suspension bushs perishing

damage to o/s/f sill

intensity of both head lamp aims

Pass 17 Jun 2013 103,643 miles

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

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

rear discs in poor condition

suspect radiator lealing coolant

Fail 10 Jun 2013 103,643 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

rear discs in poor condition

suspect radiator lealing coolant

Pass 8 Jun 2012 96,087 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 May 2011 85,693 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 76,715 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 65,855 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 55,461 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 48,068 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 48,067 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2006 41,757 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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 UUP is a 2001 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 UUP, 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 YE51 UUP registered?

YE51 UUP is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 16 November 2001.

Is YE51 UUP safe to buy?

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