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LM51 OBA

2001 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

121,637 mi
Last recorded121,637 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM51 OBA
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2020 121,637 miles

Nearside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Offside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front tyres wearing on both edges

both headlamp beams cloudy

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

no EML

reverse light not working

Fail 2 Dec 2020 121,623 miles

Central Seat belt not functioning as intended buckle below travel stop rendering belt unusable (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Offside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front tyres wearing on both edges

both headlamp beams cloudy

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

no EML

reverse light not working

Pass 25 Nov 2019 119,695 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre inner and outer edge worn

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre inner edge worn

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 115,378 miles

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

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

Reverse Lights Not Working

Fail 3 Dec 2018 115,378 miles

Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Reverse Lights Not Working

Pass 19 Dec 2017 112,666 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2017 112,636 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

both headlamp beams cloudy

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

vehicle wet when tested

Pass 9 Dec 2016 106,571 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 81,280 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 101,841 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 95,965 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 87,079 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 87,079 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 79,955 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2012 79,955 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside 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 dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 73,996 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 68,462 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 61,501 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 52,270 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2008 57,270 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 50,657 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 46,784 miles

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

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

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

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

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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LM51 OBA is a 2001 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 LM51 OBA, 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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LM51 OBA is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 19 September 2001.

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