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LK51 AYO

2001 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

169,790 mi
Last recorded169,790 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK51 AYO
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2017 169,790 miles

Both rear shock absorbers getting soft

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Sep 2016 157,282 miles

oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2015 146,434 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2014 293,796 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 293,772 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 280,350 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 280,210 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 261,350 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 261,350 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 238,526 miles

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

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

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

rear brake discs wearing thin

Fail 27 Sep 2011 238,526 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

rear brake discs wearing thin

Pass 30 Sep 2010 213,663 miles

both rear disc's corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2009 171,979 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 149,613 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 14 May 2008 149,229 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 142,182 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 142,162 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp extinguishes when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2006 122,634 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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LK51 AYO is a 2001 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LK51 AYO, 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 LK51 AYO registered?

LK51 AYO is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 16 November 2001.

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