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KP51 VRD

2001 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

142,461 mi
Last recorded142,461 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP51 VRD
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2019 142,461 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front wheel arch rusty

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

Fail 24 Jul 2019 142,409 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front wheel arch rusty

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 135,521 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm, also boot has small pin hole (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing slightly (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear diff slightly damp

Snow tyres fitted

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All front upper inner arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear discs rusty due to standing

offside rear heat shield loose/rattling

Fail 18 Jul 2018 135,521 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm, also boot has small pin hole (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing slightly (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear diff slightly damp

Snow tyres fitted

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All front upper inner arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear discs rusty due to standing

offside rear heat shield loose/rattling

Pass 18 Jul 2017 132,393 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rears (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside front and offside rear tyre both have small cuts on the outer side wall

Oil leak ()

Snow tyres fitted

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All front upper and lower arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Jul 2017 132,358 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device loose rubbing on the disc (3.5.1j)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rears (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside front and offside rear tyre both have small cuts on the outer side wall

Oil leak ()

Snow tyres fitted

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All front upper and lower arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 125,222 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 118,777 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 107,349 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 101,251 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 101,251 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 94,833 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 87,232 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 81,594 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 68,682 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 47,272 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 43,440 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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KP51 VRD is a 2001 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,496cc 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 KP51 VRD, 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 KP51 VRD registered?

KP51 VRD is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 8 December 2001.

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