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LX51 LWE

2001 Audi A6

Blue Petrol 2671cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

172,103 mi
Last recorded172,103 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX51 LWE
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,671cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Jun 2014 172,103 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Slight engine oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 172,103 miles

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)

Slight engine oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 168,566 miles

brake pad light on

eml on

oil leak

Fail 27 Jun 2013 168,566 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

brake pad light on

eml on

Pass 6 Oct 2012 159,990 miles

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

Offside Upper Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

engine leaking oil

Pass 7 Oct 2011 147,859 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 136,016 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 126,399 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2008 114,158 miles

ADDED 1.5L OF ENGINE OIL TO GET OIL INTO LEVEL MARKS

NSR TYRE TREAD LOW AND WORN UNEVENLY

OSR TYRE TREAD WEARING UNEVENLY

Fail 24 Sep 2008 114,158 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

ADDED 1.5L OF ENGINE OIL TO GET OIL INTO LEVEL MARKS

NSR TYRE TREAD LOW AND WORN UNEVENLY

OSR TYRE TREAD WEARING UNEVENLY

Pass 5 Oct 2007 98,688 miles

OIL LEAK MAY BE FROM ENGINE

dDAMAGE TO NSF TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL

Fail 5 Oct 2007 98,687 miles

Front registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Front registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Front registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

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

Rear registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Rear registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Rear registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

OIL LEAK MAY BE FROM ENGINE

dDAMAGE TO NSF TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL

Pass 2 Oct 2006 87,425 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 87,337 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 LWE is a 2001 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,671cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LWE, 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 LWE registered?

LX51 LWE is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 5 November 2001.

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