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KV51 CFL

2001 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2025
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

200,760 mi
Last recorded200,760 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV51 CFL
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2024 200,760 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 195,306 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 189,149 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 181,945 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper link arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front play in steering rack inner joint

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front lower wishbone (5.3.4 (b) (i))

some brake pipes on rear of vehicle slightly corroded

Fail 24 Nov 2021 181,945 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper link arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front play in steering rack inner joint

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front lower wishbone (5.3.4 (b) (i))

some brake pipes on rear of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2020 174,940 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2020 174,912 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. n/s 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 168,230 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively all four (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 7 Jun 2019 168,230 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn arm 1 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn arm 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively all four (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 163,096 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

rear light damaged temp repair

Fail 12 Apr 2018 163,083 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

rear light damaged temp repair

Pass 25 Apr 2017 154,189 miles

slight play in nearside ball joint

Fail 24 Apr 2017 154,183 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour lens holed (1.1.A.3e)

slight play in nearside ball joint

Pass 29 Apr 2016 150,234 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 146,721 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 146,721 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 143,468 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 136,524 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 128,966 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 128,966 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 120,803 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 120,759 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 112,519 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 112,474 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 3 Jun 2008 101,027 miles

Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 96,212 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 6 Sep 2007 96,212 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 89,627 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 89,627 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2005 81,357 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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KV51 CFL is a 2001 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 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 KV51 CFL, 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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KV51 CFL is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 19 October 2001.

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