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KB51 CWV

2001 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

185,315 mi
Last recorded185,315 miles
Recorded on11 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB51 CWV
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2015 185,315 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 May 2015 185,315 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 6 May 2014 178,328 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 165,383 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 151,113 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 142,746 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 142,746 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 135,776 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 179,728 miles

corrosion on brake pipes not all pipes visible at test

osf upper suspension arm back bush slightly worn/perished

steering rack play/wear

Pass 23 Dec 2008 173,510 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2008 173,318 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 155,938 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 155,798 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 143,116 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

rear diff leaking

Pass 22 Aug 2005 137,150 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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KB51 CWV is a 2001 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 KB51 CWV, 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 KB51 CWV registered?

KB51 CWV is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 27 November 2001.

Is KB51 CWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KB51 CWV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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