2001 Audi A6 1.9L Diesel · SW51 EXC
2001 Audi A6 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 2001. Recorded mileage 228,171 miles. MOT expired on 12 Nov 2018.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A6
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Nov 2018
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31 Jan 2019)
- Recorded Mileage
- 228,171 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SW51 EXC Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/04/2015
- 228,171 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SW51 EXC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Audi A6 (SW51 EXC) between March 2006 and April 2015.
The record contains 10 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 24 April 2015 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (16 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)”.
SW51 EXC Mileage History
- 06/03/200671,396 mi
- 23/04/2007100,059 mi+28,663 mi
- 23/04/2007100,059 mi
- 29/04/2008120,756 mi+20,697 mi
- 23/04/2009138,538 mi+17,782 mi
- 29/04/2010155,310 mi+16,772 mi
- 27/04/2011169,234 mi+13,924 mi
- 27/04/2012184,965 mi+15,731 mi
- 27/04/2012184,965 mi
- 26/04/2013202,022 mi+17,057 mi
- 26/04/2013202,022 mi
- 17/04/2014218,401 mi+16,379 mi
- 24/04/2014218,401 mi
- 17/04/2015228,171 mi+9,770 mi
- 24/04/2015228,171 mi
Average of roughly 17,165 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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