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EY51 LKN

2001 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

303,750 mi
Last recorded303,750 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY51 LKN
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2017 303,750 miles

oil leak

Fail 4 Jan 2017 303,744 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion arche (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2015 259,421 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 279,920 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

nsr tyre worn on inner and outer edges

osr tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Aug 2013 266,613 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

front exhaust bracket broken rear insecure

Fail 21 Aug 2013 266,613 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

both front tyres bold on edges

front exhaust bracket broken rear insecure

Pass 21 Aug 2012 250,506 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 250,506 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 232,968 miles

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 19 Aug 2011 232,887 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2010 215,723 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 198,001 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 177,482 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2008 177,025 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 151,933 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 127,771 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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EY51 LKN is a 2001 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EY51 LKN, 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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EY51 LKN is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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