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LY51 LBN

2001 Audi A6

Black Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

95,926 mi
Last recorded95,926 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY51 LBN
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 95,926 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 27 Nov 2025 95,926 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 92,655 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Nov 2024 92,655 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 91,058 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2023 91,058 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 90,029 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 90,027 miles

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 1 Dec 2021 87,391 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 84,907 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 84,897 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 81,736 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 81,617 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 78,190 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 78,190 miles

Nearside 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))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2017 75,619 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 70,239 miles

Nearside Front Outer cut in tyre sidewall

damage to bodywork OSR wheel arch/door area

difficult to fully assess vehicle structure - sill covers fitted

headlamp lenses appear "glazed" - beam images poor - border line pass

Fail 21 Nov 2016 70,239 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Outer cut in tyre sidewall

damage to bodywork OSR wheel arch/door area

difficult to fully assess vehicle structure - sill covers fitted

headlamp lenses appear "glazed" - beam images poor - border line pass

Pass 29 Sep 2015 62,918 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 58,609 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 50,656 miles

headlamplensesdull-attentionreq

o/s/ftyrebaldoninsideedge-attentionreq

Pass 14 Dec 2011 43,068 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 40,633 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 40,633 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/f fog lamp unit in bumper has a broken lens - attention req

Pass 4 Nov 2009 37,009 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 33,245 miles

rear registration plate starting to dereriorate

Pass 19 Oct 2007 28,331 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 24,901 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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LY51 LBN is a 2001 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 LY51 LBN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LY51 LBN registered?

LY51 LBN is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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