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BF51 YVO

2001 Audi A6

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

125,167 mi
Last recorded125,167 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 YVO
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2016 125,167 miles

Engine covers fitted

Engine light is on

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% just within limit (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Front wing repaired with tape temp repair

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake just within limit 16%

Rear disc red as if hot

Rear springs corroded

oil leak

Fail 28 Dec 2016 125,126 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 32% (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion outer wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush To the front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush To the front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Engine covers fitted

Engine light is on

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

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

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

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

Rear disc red as if hot

Rear springs corroded

oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2015 118,369 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 111,983 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Aug 2013 108,367 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

centre exhaust casing starting to corrode

engine light on

oil around power steering pump

oil level high

small cut in offside front tyre tread

Fail 3 Aug 2013 108,367 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

centre exhaust casing starting to corrode

engine light on

oil around power steering pump

oil level high

small cut in offside front tyre tread

Pass 1 Aug 2012 104,410 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2012 104,407 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 99,648 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 83,973 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 83,973 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 115,160 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 108,018 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 102,707 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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BF51 YVO is a 2001 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol 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 BF51 YVO, 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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BF51 YVO is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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