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LK51 WYZ

2001 Audi A6

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

188,438 mi
Last recorded188,438 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK51 WYZ
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2017 188,438 miles

Diff oil leak

Headlamp lenses slightly fogged

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play slight noise when rotated, also (2.6.2)

Plastic sill covers fitted

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded 3 pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Sep 2017 188,436 miles

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

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

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both sides (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Diff oil leak

Headlamp lenses slightly fogged

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play slight noise when rotated, also (2.6.2)

Plastic sill covers fitted

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded 3 pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 176,999 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Two pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Subframe corroded

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both **(strong advise)** (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Sep 2016 176,999 miles

Fuel hose leaking Fuel injectors (7.2.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Two pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Subframe corroded

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both **(strong advise)** (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 169,859 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2015 169,857 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 165,098 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 165,089 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 157,111 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 146,221 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 146,221 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 138,114 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)

undershield fitted giving limited view.

Pass 25 Aug 2010 128,383 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 114,948 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 108,849 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2007 96,715 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2007 96,715 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 84,033 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 WYZ is a 2001 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,496cc 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 WYZ, 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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LK51 WYZ is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 24 October 2001.

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