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KV51 LMY

2001 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

177,994 mi
Last recorded177,994 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV51 LMY
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2015 177,994 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 177,994 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak x2 (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 171,023 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 162,851 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 162,851 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 152,958 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 139,929 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 139,929 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2010 132,205 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2010 132,205 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 3 Dec 2009 124,756 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 124,756 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 115,778 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 106,564 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 106,564 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 Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 97,310 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 89,339 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 LMY is a 2001 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 KV51 LMY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KV51 LMY registered?

KV51 LMY is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 21 November 2001.

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