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AP51 BWK

2001 Audi A6

Maroon Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

164,894 mi
Last recorded164,894 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 BWK
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2016 164,894 miles

Engine management light on

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen cracked

Fail 28 Sep 2016 164,893 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Engine management light on

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 151,100 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2015 151,100 miles

Nearside Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 140,661 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 132,029 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2012 122,860 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Fail 7 Feb 2012 122,815 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jan 2011 111,242 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 98,962 miles

inner front brake pads starting ,to wear close to lips/ridges on front discs.

Pass 30 Jan 2009 86,478 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 86,478 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 67,560 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 54,350 miles

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

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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AP51 BWK is a 2001 Audi A6 in Maroon with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AP51 BWK, 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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AP51 BWK is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 13 September 2001.

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