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AP51 DDU

2001 Audi A6

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

119,551 mi
Last recorded119,551 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 DDU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2019 119,551 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front head lamp lens oxidised/cloudy, beginning to affect beam images (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement near excess wear to bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread and inner/outer shoulder wear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread and inner shoulder wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement near excess wear to bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split/leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner/outer shoulder wear/low tread and outer wall chipped (5.2.3 (e))

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

centre exhaust sleeve bracket broken and rattling, centre exhaust box internal baffles broken up/adrift and rattling

engine under tray in poor condition

Fail 30 Jul 2019 119,551 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements character altered with fixing screw (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements character altered with fixing screw (0.1 (d))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front head lamp lens oxidised/cloudy, beginning to affect beam images (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement near excess wear to bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread and inner/outer shoulder wear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread and inner shoulder wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement near excess wear to bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split/leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner/outer shoulder wear/low tread and outer wall chipped (5.2.3 (e))

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

centre exhaust sleeve bracket broken and rattling, centre exhaust box internal baffles broken up/adrift and rattling

engine under tray in poor condition

Pass 26 Jul 2018 113,888 miles

Both head lamp lenses cloudy

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Exhaust flexy section deteriorated

Front Tyres have minor inner and outer edge wear

Nearside Front Play in anti roll bar link lower pin

Nearside Front Wheel arch corroded, not structural and no sharp edges/protrusions

Offside Front Tyre outer wall chipped

Rear Tyres perishing

Fail 24 Jul 2018 113,888 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both head lamp lenses cloudy

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Exhaust flexy section deteriorated

Front Tyres have minor inner and outer edge wear

Nearside Front Play in anti roll bar link lower pin

Nearside Front Wheel arch corroded, not structural and no sharp edges/protrusions

Offside Front Tyre outer wall chipped

Rear Tyres perishing

Pass 15 Aug 2016 102,605 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 95,467 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Aug 2015 95,467 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Aug 2014 94,030 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 94,030 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 93,804 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 90,239 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 85,576 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 79,468 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 73,418 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 67,333 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 67,191 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 65,599 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 63,901 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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AP51 DDU is a 2001 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DDU, 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 DDU registered?

AP51 DDU is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 17 September 2001.

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