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FY51 LFB

2001 Audi A6

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,423 mi
Last recorded87,423 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2008
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 LFB
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2008 87,423 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 107,902 miles

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

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

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

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

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

slight binding o/s/r wheel/braking

slight play in both front track rod ends/track rods

Pass 9 Jun 2006 91,452 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 91,436 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake discs in poor condition.

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 LFB is a 2001 Audi A6 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LFB, 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 LFB registered?

FY51 LFB is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is FY51 LFB safe to buy?

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