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LX51 AHC

2001 Audi A6

Gold Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,366 mi
Last recorded136,366 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX51 AHC
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2014 136,366 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 122,843 miles

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

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

engine oil leaks

n/s/r tyre is worn on the outer edge and on the legal limit

o/s/r tyre has a cut on the outer wall

o/s/r tyre is bald on the inner edge

rear discs are corroded and slightly lipped

Fail 7 Dec 2012 122,843 miles

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

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

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

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

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

engine oil leaks

n/s/r tyre is worn on the outer edge and on the legal limit

o/s/r tyre has a cut on the outer wall

o/s/r tyre is bald on the inner edge

rear discs are corroded and slightly lipped

Pass 30 Dec 2011 110,821 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres are worn on the inner edge

engine oil leaks

Pass 31 Dec 2010 98,696 miles

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres worn on edges

offside rear axle front bush spliting

Fail 29 Dec 2010 98,696 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres worn on edges

offside rear axle front bush spliting

Pass 14 Dec 2009 86,744 miles

engine oil leak

nearside rear tyre has a screw in outer tread unrepariable

offside rear axle front bush spliting

Pass 29 Dec 2008 74,277 miles

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

near side front tyre bald on edges and on legal limit

near side rear tyre has a nail in tread

off side front brake disc corroded

smell of fuel around engine bay area engine covers fitted

Fail 17 Dec 2008 74,277 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

near side front tyre bald on edges and on legal limit

near side rear tyre has a nail in tread

off side front brake disc corroded

smell of fuel around engine bay area engine covers fitted

Pass 31 Dec 2007 61,577 miles

engine bay fitted with covers top and bottom.

n/s/f t.c.a (rear) inner bush splitting.

Fail 27 Dec 2007 61,577 miles

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

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

engine bay fitted with covers top and bottom.

n/s/f t.c.a (rear) inner bush splitting.

Pass 16 Dec 2006 51,058 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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LX51 AHC is a 2001 Audi A6 in Gold with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 LX51 AHC, 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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LX51 AHC is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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