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AK51 LYP

2001 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 1871cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

195,056 mi
Last recorded195,056 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 LYP
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,871cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2015 195,056 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear binding slightly

oil leak

Fail 4 Sep 2015 194,552 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low will not adjust (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear binding slightly

oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2014 184,508 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 174,044 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 162,424 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 151,441 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 140,817 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 130,162 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 120,755 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 111,377 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 100,252 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 90,090 miles

both front cv boots poor

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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AK51 LYP is a 2001 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,871cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AK51 LYP, 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 AK51 LYP registered?

AK51 LYP is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 18 October 2001.

Is AK51 LYP safe to buy?

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