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LX51 LWH

2001 Audi A6

Black Petrol 2671cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,336 mi
Last recorded93,336 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX51 LWH
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,671cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2015 93,336 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine light on

Fail 28 Jul 2015 93,336 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine light on

Pass 5 Jun 2014 88,136 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

bake pad light on

engine light on

nearside front brake pad sensor missing

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

vehicle leveling light on

Pass 28 Jan 2013 80,918 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Gearbox tail shaft seal leaking oil.

Nearside rear tyre wearing low on tread and has worn smooth on inner shoulder. ( nearing inner core/cords )

Oil leak from engine.

Rear axle inner driveshaft seal starting to leak.

Stone chips all over the front windscreen.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jan 2012 77,591 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 71,899 miles

Nearside Front Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 71,899 miles

Nearside Front Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 64,877 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 64,872 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 47,225 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 39,884 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2006 39,843 miles

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

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 LWH is a 2001 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,671cc petrol 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 LWH, 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 LWH registered?

LX51 LWH is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 24 October 2001.

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