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YH51 WMY

2001 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

174,481 mi
Last recorded174,481 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH51 WMY
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2017 174,481 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 157,998 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak from rear diff

Fail 22 Feb 2016 157,998 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak from rear diff

Pass 17 Feb 2015 144,753 miles

Exhaust centre silencer corroding and in poor condition.

Front and rear suspension bushes deteriorating but not resulting in excessive movement.

Front number plate deteriorating.

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

Off side front tyre wearing on inner edge.

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

Plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items.

Fail 13 Feb 2015 144,753 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust centre silencer corroding and in poor condition.

Front and rear suspension bushes deteriorating but not resulting in excessive movement.

Front number plate deteriorating.

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

Off side front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Off side rear metal brake pipes corroding, requires removing rear wheel to check full extent of corrosion, removel of wheel not part of MOT test.

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

Plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items.

Pass 24 Feb 2014 137,718 miles

Centre exhaust silencer corroded and in poor condition.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front and rear rubber suspensioin bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement.

Front number plate deteriorating.

Inner rim of off side rear wheel damaged/distorted.

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

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

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

Under tray insecure.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Feb 2014 137,718 miles

Centre exhaust silencer corroded and in poor condition.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front and rear rubber suspensioin bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement.

Front number plate deteriorating.

Inner rim of off side rear wheel damaged/distorted.

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

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

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

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

Under tray insecure.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2013 132,082 miles

Child seats fitted to near side rear and off side rear not allowing full inspection of testable items.

Front number plate deteriorating.

Heavy engine oil leak evident.

Inner rim of off side rear wheel damaged/distorted.

Near side front outer constant velocity joint gaitor perished and has very small hole leaking grease.

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Off side front outer constant velocity joint gaitor perished.

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items.

Fail 25 Feb 2013 132,082 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Child seats fitted to near side rear and off side rear not allowing full inspection of testable items.

Front number plate deteriorating.

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Heavy engine oil leak evident.

Inner rim of off side rear wheel damaged/distorted.

Near side front outer constant velocity joint gaitor perished and has very small hole leaking grease.

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Off side front outer constant velocity joint gaitor perished.

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items.

Pass 29 Feb 2012 124,719 miles

Both rear tyres have splits in tread,but not to inner core

Oil leak

Fail 29 Feb 2012 124,719 miles

Both rear tyres have splits in tread,but not to inner core

Oil leak

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 114,498 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)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 105,709 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 97,801 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 80,290 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 3 Oct 2006 71,100 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 71,100 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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YH51 WMY is a 2001 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YH51 WMY, 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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YH51 WMY is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 9 October 2001.

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