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LJ51 DMU

2001 Audi A6

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

90,950 mi
Last recorded90,950 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 DMU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2017 90,950 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 90,945 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 84,787 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 84,784 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 78,137 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 70,355 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all four tyres wearing around edges

front bumper trim loose

Fail 14 Oct 2014 70,351 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all four tyres wearing around edges

front bumper trim loose

Pass 15 Oct 2013 62,903 miles

n/s rear tyre wearing on inner tread

Pass 15 Oct 2012 53,896 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 45,116 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 45,116 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 40,009 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 34,693 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 33,625 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 33,625 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 31,465 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 28,365 miles

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

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

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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LJ51 DMU is a 2001 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LJ51 DMU, 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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LJ51 DMU is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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