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LN51 KMK

2001 Audi A6

Green Petrol 2671cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

168,885 mi
Last recorded168,885 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN51 KMK
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,671cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2017 168,885 miles

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

nearside front tyre perished

oil leaks

Fail 18 Oct 2017 168,885 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

nearside front tyre perished

oil leaks

Pass 13 Feb 2016 162,813 miles

Both headlight lenses faded

Corrosion to exhaust

Corrosion to rear suspension components

Engine cover fitted obscuring view

Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing Upper wishbone inner bushes split/perished both sides (2.5.B.3a)

Oil leak

Oil level low and dashboard warning

Tyres OSF 3mm and worn on inner edge tyres NSR 4mm tyres NSF 5mm

Fail 4 Feb 2016 162,800 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating very faint (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint rear arm excessive movement (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Both headlight lenses faded

Corrosion to exhaust

Corrosion to rear suspension components

Engine cover fitted obscuring view

Oil leak

Oil level low and dashboard warning

Tyres OSF 3mm and worn on inner edge tyres NSR 4mm tyres NSF 5mm

All upper wishbone bushes perished / split

Pass 8 Jan 2015 154,526 miles

Oil leak

n s f tyre outer side wall has a cut but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Fail 8 Jan 2015 154,526 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

n s f tyre outer side wall has a cut but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

oil pressure light on

Pass 11 Jan 2014 145,661 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 137,669 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 137,669 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 126,469 miles

corrosion around exhaust system

Fail 3 Jan 2012 126,402 miles

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

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

corrosion around exhaust system

Pass 4 Jan 2011 114,767 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 114,347 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 102,861 miles

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

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

advise slight play nearside front steering arm

Pass 17 Dec 2008 90,813 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Jan 2008 84,046 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 74,366 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 59,545 miles

offside front ball joint rubber split

Fail 20 Dec 2005 59,545 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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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LN51 KMK is a 2001 Audi A6 in Green with a 2,671cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 LN51 KMK, 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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LN51 KMK is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 20 December 2001.

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