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AF51 ULL

2001 Audi A6

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

166,246 mi
Last recorded166,246 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2024
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 ULL
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2024 166,246 miles

Alarm System Fault , Going Off When Carrying Out Test

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 161,449 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Borderline pass (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Borderline pass (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Apr 2020 161,413 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 161,326 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 161,324 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 152,640 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 152,640 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 131,357 miles

Both front anti roll bar link bushes deteriated

Near side front top suspension arm bushes.

Fail 30 Sep 2016 131,346 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front to mid section joint. (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no beam pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Both front anti roll bar link bushes deteriated

Near side front top suspension arm bushes.

Pass 30 Oct 2015 120,072 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Head light pattern slightly de- fused

Fail 23 Oct 2015 120,034 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Both rear tyres slightly perished

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Head light pattern slightly de- fused

Pass 31 Oct 2014 119,857 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside front, Offside front and offside rear tyres are cracking and are deteriated.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 29 Oct 2014 119,857 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside front, Offside front and offside rear tyres are cracking and are deteriated.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside rear metal brake pipe/flexy hose which connects to brake caliper corroded.

Pass 10 Oct 2013 119,681 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside and nearside rear shock absorber bump stops slightly deteriorated

offside and nearside rear tyres show signs of surface cracks

Fail 10 Oct 2013 119,681 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside and nearside rear shock absorber bump stops slightly deteriorated

offside and nearside rear tyres show signs of surface cracks

Pass 24 Sep 2012 119,391 miles

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

all tyres starting to crack

Pass 4 Oct 2011 119,040 miles

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

offside and nearside rear suspension bump stops slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 Oct 2010 118,625 miles

advise both front c link rubbers starting to crack

advise bush on n/s/f top rear arm starting to debond

Fail 4 Oct 2010 118,625 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

advise both front c link rubbers starting to crack

advise bush on n/s/f top rear arm starting to debond

Pass 6 Oct 2009 114,085 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 10,658 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 93,189 miles

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

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

advise front brake pads approx 5.000 mile light may come on before.

Pass 18 Nov 2006 81,001 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2006 81,001 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2005 67,627 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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AF51 ULL is a 2001 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 AF51 ULL, 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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AF51 ULL is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 7 December 2001.

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