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LJ51 FNZ

2001 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

180,204 mi
Last recorded180,204 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 FNZ
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 180,204 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 173,834 miles

Brake pad wear light on

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Small chips in windscreen

Fail 4 Jan 2024 173,829 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn To front of vehicle. Bush has fell out & arm is rubbing on casing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pad wear light on

Small chips in windscreen

Pass 19 Jan 2023 164,688 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside chip in the screen

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jan 2023 164,686 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside chip in the screen

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 151,219 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 145,517 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 145,517 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 139,427 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 127,718 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2017 126,308 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 8 Apr 2017 126,308 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 122,573 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)

Fail 10 Feb 2016 122,472 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended fog (1.9.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front both tyres slightly worn/wearing on inner edges

Pass 17 Feb 2015 116,978 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 114,786 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 26 Jun 2013 109,753 miles

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

exhaust blowing slightly at centre box

Pass 27 Jul 2012 102,288 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 95,203 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Aug 2010 86,303 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 86,303 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 75,671 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 63,058 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 47,190 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 38,360 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 38,359 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Both rear wheel have slight binding

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 FNZ is a 2001 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 FNZ, 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 FNZ is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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