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KB51 DNO

2001 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

290,836 mi
Last recorded290,836 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB51 DNO
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2019 290,836 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear fog lamp out

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2019 290,826 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear fog lamp out

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 284,081 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 284,078 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 272,745 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 259,492 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN TO LEGAL LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 253,039 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2014 248,056 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front anti-roll bar - slight play in nearside droplink

Pass 30 Sep 2014 248,056 miles

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

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

front anti-roll bar - slight play in nearside droplink

Pass 10 Oct 2013 243,110 miles

Oil leak

Slight play in nearside steering rack

Pass 19 Oct 2012 231,634 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 231,634 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 214,533 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2010 193,443 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 193,443 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 182,733 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 182,733 miles

Nearside Rear 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 22 Sep 2008 173,116 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 155,059 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 134,688 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 134,688 miles

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

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

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 DNO is a 2001 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KB51 DNO, 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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KB51 DNO is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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