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LX51 LTU

2001 Audi A6

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,557 mi
Last recorded95,557 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX51 LTU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2021 95,557 miles

ADDED 1L OF OIL TO GET THE OIL INTO THE LEVEL MARKS

BOTH FRONT TYRE TREADS ARE BADLY WORN ON THE OUTER EDGES AND BOTH TYRES ARE VERY BADLY CRACKED AND PERISHED

BOTH REAR TYRES ARE CRACKING BETWEEN THE TREAD BLOCKS

Fail 12 Jan 2021 95,557 miles

ADDED 1L OF OIL TO GET THE OIL INTO THE LEVEL MARKS

BOTH FRONT TYRE TREADS ARE BADLY WORN ON THE OUTER EDGES AND BOTH TYRES ARE VERY BADLY CRACKED AND PERISHED

BOTH REAR TYRES ARE CRACKING BETWEEN THE TREAD BLOCKS

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 93,944 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE CRACKED AND PERISHED

ENGINE OIL ON THE MIN MARK

Fail 6 Jan 2020 93,944 miles

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE CRACKED AND PERISHED

ENGINE OIL ON THE MIN MARK

Pass 24 Dec 2018 92,135 miles

BOTH DIP BEAM PATTERNS ARE POOR

Hazard warning switch faulty NS LIGHTS NOT ALWAYS FLASHING (4.4.2 (a) (i))

THE ENGINE OIL IS ON THE MIN MARK

THE NSF AND OSF AND NSR TYRE PRESSURE WHERE LOW

THE OSR TYRE IS PERISHED AND THE TYRE WAS ONLY AT 10 PSI BEFORE THE MOT.

Fail 22 Dec 2018 92,132 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

BOTH DIP BEAM PATTERNS ARE POOR

Hazard warning switch faulty NS LIGHTS NOT ALWAYS FLASHING (4.4.2 (a) (i))

THE ENGINE OIL IS ON THE MIN MARK

THE NSF AND OSF AND NSR TYRE PRESSURE WHERE LOW

THE OSR TYRE IS PERISHED AND THE TYRE WAS ONLY AT 10 PSI BEFORE THE MOT.

Pass 22 Dec 2017 90,244 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2017 90,243 miles

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)

Added 1l of oil to get the oil into the level marks

All 4 tyre pressures where low before the mot was done.

Pass 22 Dec 2016 87,762 miles

BOTH OS TYRE PRESSURES WHERE VERY LOW

ENGINE OIL ON THE MIN MARK

Fail 22 Dec 2016 87,762 miles

BOTH OS TYRE PRESSURES WHERE VERY LOW

ENGINE OIL ON THE MIN MARK

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 85,544 miles

BOTH HEADLIGHTS LENS ARE IN POOR CONDITION

I HAVE FREED OFF THE BONNET SAFETY CATCH SO IT NOW WORKS

THE FRONT TYRE PRESSURE MAY BE LOW

Fail 23 Dec 2015 85,544 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

BOTH HEADLIGHTS LENS ARE IN POOR CONDITION

I HAVE FREED OFF THE BONNET SAFETY CATCH SO IT NOW WORKS

THE FRONT TYRE PRESSURE MAY BE LOW

Pass 25 Nov 2014 82,966 miles

I HAVE POLISHED BOTH HEAD LIGHT OUTER LENS TO GET THE OS DIP PATTERN CORRECT AND IMPROVE THE LIGHT OUTPUT

Fail 25 Nov 2014 82,966 miles

I HAVE POLISHED BOTH HEAD LIGHT OUTER LENS TO GET THE OS DIP PATTERN CORRECT AND IMPROVE THE LIGHT OUTPUT

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 82,073 miles

GREASE ON THE NSF OUTER CV GAITER

THE DIP BEAM PATTERNS ARE POOR

THE EMT TELL TALE LIGHT IS ON

THE ENGINE WATER LEVEL WAS VERY LOW BEFORE THE MOT WAS DONE AND THERE LOOKS TO BE WATER LEAKING FROM THE ENGINE

THE OSF OUTER CV GAITER MAY BE SLIGHTLY SPLIT AND STARTING TO LOSS GREASE

THE OSR TYRE INNER SIDE WALL IS CRACKED IN ONE PLACE BUT UNABLE TO SEE THE CORDS BUT THE TYRE MAY NEED CHANGING VERY SOON

Pass 19 Nov 2012 81,062 miles

I HAVE POLISHED BOTH OUTER HEADLIGHT LENS TO IMPROVE THE PATTERNS

THE DIP STICK HANDLE IS BROKEN

THE EMT TELL TALE IS ON

THE NSF TYRE TREAD IS WORN VERY NEAR THE LEGAL MIN

THE OSF TYRE TREAD IS WORN NEAR THE MIN

THERE IS A CRACK IN THE OSR TYRE INNER SIDE WALL NOT TO THE CORDS BUT THE TYRE MAY NEED CHANGING SOON

THERE IS GREASE ON THE NSF OUTER CV GAITER BUT NO SPLIT FOUND

THERE MAY BE A SLIGHT VACUUM LEAK IN THE ENGINE BAY

THERE MAY BE WATER LEAKING FROM THE ENGINE

Fail 19 Nov 2012 81,062 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

I HAVE POLISHED BOTH OUTER HEADLIGHT LENS TO IMPROVE THE PATTERNS

THE DIP STICK HANDLE IS BROKEN

THE EMT TELL TALE IS ON

THE ENGINE OIL IS ON THE MIN MARK

THE NSF TYRE TREAD IS WORN VERY NEAR THE LEGAL MIN

THE OSF TYRE TREAD IS WORN NEAR THE MIN

THERE IS A CRACK IN THE OSR TYRE INNER SIDE WALL NOT TO THE CORDS BUT THE TYRE MAY NEED CHANGING SOON

THERE IS GREASE ON THE NSF OUTER CV GAITER BUT NO SPLIT FOUND

THERE MAY BE A SLIGHT VACUUM LEAK IN THE ENGINE BAY

THERE MAY BE WATER LEAKING FROM THE ENGINE

Pass 17 Nov 2011 79,543 miles

THE EMT TELL LAMP IS ON

THE NSF TYRE TREAD IS BADLY WORN ON THE EDGES AND THE TREAD IS GETTING LOW

THE OSF TYRE TREAD IS WORN ON THE EDGES AND THE TREAD IS STARTING TO GET LOW.

THERE LOOKS TO BE ANTI FREEZE LEAKING AT THE BACK OF THE ENGINE WHICH IS DRIPPING OFF THE SUMP

THERE SOUNDS TO BE AN VACUUM LEAK SOME WHERE IN THE REAR OF THE ENGINE BAY

THERE WAS GREASE ON THE NSF OUTER CV GAITER BUT NO SPLIT FOUND

Fail 17 Nov 2011 79,543 miles

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

THE EMT TELL LAMP IS ON

THE NSF TYRE TREAD IS BADLY WORN ON THE EDGES AND THE TREAD IS GETTING LOW

THE OSF TYRE TREAD IS WORN ON THE EDGES AND THE TREAD IS STARTING TO GET LOW.

THERE LOOKS TO BE ANTI FREEZE LEAKING AT THE BACK OF THE ENGINE WHICH IS DRIPPING OFF THE SUMP

THERE SOUNDS TO BE AN VACUUM LEAK SOME WHERE IN THE REAR OF THE ENGINE BAY

THERE WAS GREASE ON THE NSF OUTER CV GAITER BUT NO SPLIT FOUND

Pass 30 Oct 2010 72,689 miles

engine management light on

Pass 26 Oct 2009 62,721 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 53,293 miles

BOTH FRONT FLEXIBLE BRAKE PIPES HAVE JUST STARTED TO CRACK

DIP STICK HANDLE IS BROKEN

ENGINE OIL IN THE MIN MARK

NSR OUTER BRAKE PADS LOOKS NEAR THE TEST MIN

OSR OUTER BRAKE PAD IS GETTING LOW

SMALL NAIL IN NSR TYRE TREAD

Pass 22 Oct 2007 45,143 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 45,143 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 38,805 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 LTU is a 2001 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LTU, 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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What year was LX51 LTU registered?

LX51 LTU is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 15 September 2001.

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