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AP51 BWU

2001 Audi A6

Black Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

162,888 mi
Last recorded162,888 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 BWU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2016 162,888 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres worn on the inside edges

centre exhaust corroded

rear subframe slightly corroded

slight play in nearside steering rack inner joint

Pass 15 Apr 2015 152,171 miles

center exhaust corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2015 152,067 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

center exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2014 141,161 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2013 132,729 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2012 123,684 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

center exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2011 114,161 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 102,730 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

rear diff oil leak

Fail 26 Mar 2010 102,730 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

rear diff oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2008 84,974 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 70,227 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 54,402 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 BWU is a 2001 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BWU, 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 AP51 BWU registered?

AP51 BWU is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 5 October 2001.

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