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LF51 YNV

2001 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,570 mi
Last recorded130,570 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2014 130,570 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 120,863 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 120,863 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 111,756 miles

front coil springs corroded

headlight lense going cloudy

steering and suspension bushes cracking

surface corrosion to exhaust

Pass 21 Feb 2011 98,844 miles

black smoking from exhaust

coils corroded

engine undertray fitted

exhaust corroded

front discs corroded and worn

rear discs corroded and worn

slight smear to wipers

wear in steering and suspension bushes

Pass 22 Feb 2010 89,717 miles

Borderline fluctuation from NSF brake reading

Centre silencer baffles worn & rattling insides box

Front brake discs inner faces heavily corroded & lipped

Front suspension arm inner bushes slightly unbonded & flexing under load

NSF tyre tread wearing on edge

OSF tyre worn badly on outer edge

Outer sills covered in trim

Rear brake discs corroded & worn

Pass 24 Feb 2009 81,046 miles

both front tyres worn on edges. engine breather pipe cracked.

slight fluctuation to front brakes. o/s/r seat belt slightly frayed. front wipers slightly smearing. engine oil leaks. engine and sills covered by plastic trims. exhaust system heavily corroded. both front and rear brake discs corroded and worn.

Pass 19 Feb 2008 72,692 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 72,691 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 63,017 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 63,017 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2005 49,737 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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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LF51 YNV is a 2001 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YNV, 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 YNV registered?

LF51 YNV is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 29 November 2001.

Is LF51 YNV safe to buy?

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