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AX51 FMF

2001 Audi A6

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

159,462 mi
Last recorded159,462 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX51 FMF
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2016 159,462 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 157,105 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 150,811 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 12 Aug 2013 150,811 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 143,760 miles

SUSPESION LIGHT ON DUE TO REMOVAL OF AIR SUSPENSION

Fail 19 Jul 2012 143,750 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

suspension appears slightly soft on rear

Pass 30 Jun 2011 131,075 miles

Front registration plate cracked

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2010 118,315 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 109,444 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2009 109,256 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 22 May 2008 100,123 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside front tyre inner side wall badly cut but not showing ply

Pass 5 Apr 2007 89,479 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 80,420 miles

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Jan 2006 79,582 miles

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 FMF is a 2001 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,496cc diesel 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 AX51 FMF, 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 FMF registered?

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

Is AX51 FMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX51 FMF shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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