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AV51 SRU

2001 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

185,101 mi
Last recorded185,101 miles
Recorded on19 May 2012
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 SRU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2012 185,101 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 May 2011 171,158 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 May 2010 155,121 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 130,329 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 113,347 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak from n/s rear drive shaft at axle area

Pass 12 Apr 2007 100,061 miles

offside and nearside front tyres worn on limit and should be replaced as soon as possible.

Fail 11 Apr 2007 100,061 miles

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

offside and nearside front tyres worn on limit and should be replaced as soon as possible.

Pass 7 Mar 2006 88,676 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2006 88,461 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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AV51 SRU is a 2001 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 AV51 SRU, 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 AV51 SRU registered?

AV51 SRU is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 26 September 2001.

Is AV51 SRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV51 SRU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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