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LS51 GZG

2001 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

179,854 mi
Last recorded179,854 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS51 GZG
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2016 179,854 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 156,232 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 144,742 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 144,742 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 132,685 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 18 Jan 2013 132,684 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 118,231 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 118,231 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 102,014 miles

off side front outer cv boot is twisted and has grease leak

windscreen wipers poor

Pass 26 Oct 2009 99,270 miles

Handbrake arms on rear calipers not quite going back to their stops.

O/S front outer CV boot badly deformed and starting to weap grease. Recommend replacement.

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate.

Very minor cracking to o/s front flexi-brake hose.

Fail 26 Oct 2009 99,267 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Handbrake arms on rear calipers not quite going back to their stops.

O/S front outer CV boot badly deformed and starting to weap grease. Recommend replacement.

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate.

Service indicator on.

Very minor cracking to o/s front flexi-brake hose.

Pass 3 Nov 2008 95,106 miles

Both rear caliper/handbrake cables? starting to get 'sticky' in the last part of the return operation

L/H front lower suspension, rear arm, rear bush is getting very soft and would recommend replacement.

R/H front flexi-brake hose has very, very minor cracking. OK.

Rear number plate is starting to delaminate.

Fail 3 Nov 2008 95,106 miles

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

Both rear caliper/handbrake cables? starting to get 'sticky' in the last part of the return operation

L/H front lower suspension, rear arm, rear bush is getting very soft and would recommend replacement.

R/H front flexi-brake hose has very, very minor cracking. OK.

Rear number plate is starting to delaminate.

Pass 24 Oct 2007 88,831 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 88,827 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 80,678 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 67,775 miles

Rear number plate close to limits

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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LS51 GZG is a 2001 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LS51 GZG, 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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LS51 GZG is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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