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AX51 AYF

2001 Audi A6

Silver Petrol 2671cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

110,739 mi
Last recorded110,739 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX51 AYF
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,671cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2015 110,739 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2015 110,737 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Fail 3 Oct 2014 104,559 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 104,559 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 100,087 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 90,159 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 87,492 miles

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

Offside rear brake slight binding

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

offside front tyre 3.00mm

Pass 2 Nov 2009 81,662 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 81,662 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside rear tyre 2.5mm

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 77,662 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 77,662 miles

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

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

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Pass 15 Nov 2007 72,730 miles

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE 3.00MM

Fail 15 Nov 2007 72,730 miles

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE 3.00MM

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 68,498 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside 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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AX51 AYF is a 2001 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,671cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AX51 AYF, 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 AX51 AYF registered?

AX51 AYF is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 14 December 2001.

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