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LF51 YOE

2001 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

221,218 mi
Last recorded221,218 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2018 221,218 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2018 221,218 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 200,432 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 190,502 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 174,761 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner tyre edges worn

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement sub frame bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement sub frams bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leaking

Pass 27 Oct 2014 160,993 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Oct 2014 160,890 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2013 146,132 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2013 146,023 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2012 135,379 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 128,575 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2011 128,575 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 28 Oct 2011 128,547 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front flexible brake hoses perishing

nearside front tyre wearing low

Pass 18 Oct 2010 119,615 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 110,563 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 95,505 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 95,503 miles

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

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

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 1 Nov 2007 81,868 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 65,056 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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LF51 YOE is a 2001 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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