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YG51 OCW

2001 Audi A6

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

155,525 mi
Last recorded155,525 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG51 OCW
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 155,525 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 May 2019 155,515 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2018 152,819 miles

Front undertray missing

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

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

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

Fail 22 May 2018 152,818 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front undertray missing

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

surface corrosion to brake lines

Pass 2 Jun 2014 142,267 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

anti roll bar drop links worn

various suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Pass 1 May 2013 131,348 miles

various suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Fail 30 Apr 2013 131,348 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

various suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Pass 19 Apr 2012 122,533 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 122,532 miles

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

Nearside and offside wipers ineffective

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2011 112,334 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Jun 2011 112,334 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 18 Jun 2010 105,568 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 105,568 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 29 May 2009 97,844 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 89,830 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 89,798 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 79,914 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 59,418 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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YG51 OCW is a 2001 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 YG51 OCW, 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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YG51 OCW is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 24 September 2001.

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