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LJ51 GWD

2001 Audi A6

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,346 mi
Last recorded55,346 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 GWD
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2020 55,346 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 53,536 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 50,864 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 48,556 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 45,919 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 43,244 miles

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

Nearside Rear deteriorated

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

Offside Rear deteriorated

Pass 4 Dec 2014 41,216 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 41,212 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 38,716 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 36,749 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 36,749 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 34,242 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 32,466 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 30,123 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 28,268 miles

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

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

damage to n/s/r tyre sidewall not to cord

Pass 16 Jan 2008 26,153 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 26,153 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2006 21,765 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 17,973 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 17,973 miles

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

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 GWD is a 2001 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GWD, 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 LJ51 GWD registered?

LJ51 GWD is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 15 November 2001.

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