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AF51 YVS

2001 Audi A6

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

148,945 mi
Last recorded148,945 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 YVS
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2013 148,945 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 138,730 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2012 138,729 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 126,953 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Small cut in n/s rear tyre !

Pass 11 Oct 2010 111,540 miles

Nearside headlight produces no clear beam image but not likely to dazzle other road users

Pass 15 Oct 2009 99,589 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 99,569 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Oct 2008 89,629 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 80,946 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 80,946 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 69,859 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 YVS is a 2001 Audi A6 in Beige with a 1,896cc 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 AF51 YVS, 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 AF51 YVS registered?

AF51 YVS is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is AF51 YVS safe to buy?

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