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FY51 LDU

2001 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1871cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2024
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

256,773 mi
Last recorded256,773 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2023
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 LDU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,871cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2023 256,773 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 252,611 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2022 252,611 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 239,962 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 232,019 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyres close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 223,271 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Jan 2019 223,271 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 213,153 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Jan 2017 205,550 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 197,349 miles

Nearside Front wheel arch rusty

both rear tyres starting to crack on inner and outer sidewalls

childseat fitted

lower part of rear bumper broken

oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2015 190,647 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2015 190,644 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2014 184,790 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 171,228 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 159,664 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 147,259 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 147,091 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 134,100 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 134,092 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2009 119,008 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 105,716 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 104,253 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 103,099 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2005 100,814 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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FY51 LDU is a 2001 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,871cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 FY51 LDU, 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 FY51 LDU registered?

FY51 LDU is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 2 October 2001.

Is FY51 LDU safe to buy?

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