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LK51 OSB

2001 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

178,552 mi
Last recorded178,552 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2012
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK51 OSB
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2012 178,552 miles

see advisory test number 997052912044

Fail 12 Jan 2012 178,504 miles

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

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

airbag light is on.

near side rear tyre close to wear indicators.

off side rear tyre has uneven wear borderline.

Pass 15 Dec 2010 166,265 miles

cut in nearside rear tyre tread

nearside brake discs getting worn and corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2010 166,265 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

cut in nearside rear tyre tread

nearside brake discs getting worn and corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2009 156,331 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

advise that diffrent wheels were fitted to front of vehicle than on rear

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 7 Dec 2009 156,331 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

advise that diffrent wheels were fitted to front of vehicle than on rear

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 149,023 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 148,957 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 137,619 miles

damage to windscreen b zone

os ns front tyres worn on edges

os ns rear tyres worn

plastic under trays fitted

plastic under trays fitted

electrical wire fitted to battery positive , no fuse in line , wire coming out of bonnet corner across windscreen a post through door pillar

Fail 18 Jul 2007 137,619 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

damage to windscreen b zone

os ns front tyres worn on edges

os ns rear tyres worn

plastic under trays fitted

plastic under trays fitted

electrical wire fitted to battery positive , no fuse in line , wire coming out of bonnet corner across windscreen a post through door pillar

Pass 18 Jul 2006 129,179 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 OSB is a 2001 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 OSB, 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 OSB registered?

LK51 OSB is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 12 September 2001.

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