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LK51 MKO

2001 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

212,268 mi
Last recorded212,268 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2022
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK51 MKO
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2022 212,268 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2022 212,268 miles

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 205,446 miles

Front both front body panels corroded (wings)

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2021 205,445 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front both front body panels corroded (wings)

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 201,657 miles

Nearside Front body panel corroded (wing)

Offside Front body panel corroded (wing)

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 196,670 miles

Nearside Front Body panel corroded (wing)

Offside Front Body panel corroded (wing)

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 191,579 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 188,918 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 188,918 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 186,561 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 183,535 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 181,454 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 177,950 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 173,257 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 173,257 miles

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

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

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Pass 14 Dec 2011 165,759 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 155,693 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 155,693 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 20 Nov 2009 143,325 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 143,325 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 130,157 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 118,028 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)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 99,056 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 99,056 miles

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

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

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 MKO is a 2001 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 LK51 MKO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LK51 MKO registered?

LK51 MKO is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 21 December 2001.

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