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AM51 BLU

2001 Audi A6

Grey Petrol 2671cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,191 mi
Last recorded131,191 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM51 BLU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,671cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2019 131,191 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 130,549 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 130,002 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 129,974 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 31 Mar 2016 127,673 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged inner edge (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear brake hoses slightly perished

Fail 23 Mar 2016 127,669 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall has several deep cuts (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged inner edge (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside rear tyre has several deep cuts to the inner side wall but not deep enough to see cords

rear brake hoses slightly perished

Pass 11 Mar 2015 125,123 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 122,601 miles

rear discs poor condition

Pass 17 Apr 2013 122,204 miles

Rear discs corroded.

Fail 22 Mar 2013 122,204 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

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

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 121,521 miles

Advise O/S track control arm inner bushes deteriorating

Advise rear discs in very poor condition

Advise wipers smeary

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2011 121,521 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Advise N/S track control arm inner bushes deteriorating

Advise O/S track control arm inner bushes deteriorating

Advise front discs in very poor condition

Advise rear discs in very poor condition

Advise wipers smeary

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2010 116,092 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 108,836 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 100,552 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 18 Jan 2007 96,258 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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AM51 BLU is a 2001 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,671cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AM51 BLU, 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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AM51 BLU is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 4 September 2001.

Is AM51 BLU safe to buy?

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