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GU51 LFY

2001 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 1871cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

217,751 mi
Last recorded217,751 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 LFY
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,871cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2018 217,751 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 210,297 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 202,351 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 193,311 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 185,316 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Aug 2013 177,462 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 167,746 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 161,193 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front discs worn

Fail 25 Jul 2011 161,193 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front discs worn

front shocks a bit weak

rear discs very rusty

Pass 6 Aug 2010 150,898 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 139,278 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

no plates in poor condition

o/s/r lens brocken

Pass 14 Aug 2008 129,986 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 129,976 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front numberplate starting to delaminate

offside headlamp adjusters not operative

offside rear lamp cluster cracked - lights unaffected

Pass 30 Jul 2007 113,689 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

hole in o/s rear lamp assy

Fail 30 Jul 2007 113,687 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

hole in offside rear lamp assembly

Pass 2 Sep 2006 102,056 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 102,056 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

chip to windscreen

rear tyres worn on inside edges

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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GU51 LFY is a 2001 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,871cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GU51 LFY, 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 GU51 LFY registered?

GU51 LFY is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 3 September 2001.

Is GU51 LFY safe to buy?

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