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AE51 DDF

2001 Audi A6

Beige Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

170,724 mi
Last recorded170,724 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 DDF
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2013 170,724 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2013 170,724 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 158,799 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 158,779 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 148,450 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 133,751 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 120,764 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 104,196 miles

Both front tyres perished.

Exhaust system corroded.

Offside front tyre bald on inside edge.

Rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 2 Mar 2007 94,698 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 94,686 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 76,643 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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AE51 DDF is a 2001 Audi A6 in Beige with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 DDF, 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 AE51 DDF registered?

AE51 DDF is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 4 September 2001.

Is AE51 DDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 DDF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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