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LF51 YHG

2001 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

149,890 mi
Last recorded149,890 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 YHG
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2015 149,890 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 137,148 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Jan 2014 137,102 miles

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 120,693 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2013 120,693 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 112,376 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 104,939 miles

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

front brake discs worn & lipped & corroding inner surface

wear indicator light on dash

Fail 12 Jan 2011 104,938 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front brake discs worn & lipped & corroding inner surface

wear indicator light on dash

Pass 19 Feb 2010 98,520 miles

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

Electrical short rear of car poss wiper motor

Pass 29 Jan 2009 87,059 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jan 2009 87,059 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 70,007 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 60,000 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 49,751 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

rear no plate in poor condition

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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LF51 YHG is a 2001 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LF51 YHG, 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 LF51 YHG registered?

LF51 YHG is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 8 November 2001.

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