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DK51 LBZ

2001 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

116,037 mi
Last recorded116,037 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK51 LBZ
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2013 116,037 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 109,634 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 109,634 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 103,906 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 99,243 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 99,148 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Fail 15 Oct 2009 92,674 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 92,674 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 86,641 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2008 85,880 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 79,001 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 78,006 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 69,326 miles

o/s/f fog lamp cracked,o/s/f driveshaft boot perished,o/s/r tyre.

Fail 26 Sep 2006 69,316 miles

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

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

o/s/f driveshaft boot perished,o/s/r tyre, o/s/f fog lamp broken.

Pass 12 Sep 2005 56,538 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2005 56,538 miles

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

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)

o/s front foglight broken

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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DK51 LBZ is a 2001 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 DK51 LBZ, 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 DK51 LBZ registered?

DK51 LBZ is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 19 September 2001.

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