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AE51 DDA

2001 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

187,952 mi
Last recorded187,952 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 DDA
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2013 187,952 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 177,089 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 176,117 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 165,604 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake discs s/worn

Fail 1 Oct 2011 165,600 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake discs s/worn

Pass 28 Sep 2010 153,116 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 136,006 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)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 116,072 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 106,048 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 95,158 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 85,740 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

oil leak

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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AE51 DDA is a 2001 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AE51 DDA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE51 DDA registered?

AE51 DDA is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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The MOT history for AE51 DDA shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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