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YG51 OCZ

2001 Audi A6

Green Diesel 1871cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2018
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

222,660 mi
Last recorded222,660 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG51 OCZ
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,871cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 12 Oct 2018 222,660 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 217,625 miles

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

both front suspension lower rear arm bushes weak

both headlights in poor condition

Fail 29 Sep 2017 217,622 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front tyre very worn on inner edge

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

both front suspension lower rear arm bushes weak

both headlights in poor condition

Pass 30 Sep 2016 211,975 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 211,973 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 206,794 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 205,881 miles

Front tyres waering on inner edges

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

Pass 7 May 2014 200,616 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 200,616 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2013 195,628 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 195,617 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 May 2012 190,885 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 190,885 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 May 2011 182,664 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 104,201 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 168,745 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 168,745 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2008 162,188 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 162,187 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2007 152,146 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

front number plate poor condition

Pass 27 Sep 2007 152,146 miles

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

front number plate poor condition

Pass 20 Sep 2006 135,273 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 135,251 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2005 119,383 miles

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 OCZ is a 2001 Audi A6 in Green with a 1,871cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 OCZ, 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 YG51 OCZ registered?

YG51 OCZ is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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