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MK51 KDU

2001 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

225,359 mi
Last recorded225,359 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2022
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK51 KDU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2022 225,359 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Jun 2022 225,359 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 220,002 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Feb 2021 219,998 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 218,224 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jan 2020 218,220 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 214,369 miles

Front Undertray not fully secure And subject to impact damage (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 213,850 miles

Front suspension bushes deteriated (all) n/s and o/s

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2018 213,835 miles

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

Front suspension bushes deteriated (all) n/s and o/s

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 208,550 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Lower bush worn (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Nov 2016 208,546 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect No pattern, lense deteriorated. (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Lower bush worn (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 203,624 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 193,741 miles

both front anti roll bar link bushs worn

both rear discs showing signs of wear

Pass 17 Oct 2013 186,600 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 177,658 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 177,657 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 164,874 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 152,456 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 7 Oct 2009 131,589 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 7 Oct 2009 131,589 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 103,374 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 78,102 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 59,060 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 44,152 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres will soon need replacing

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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MK51 KDU is a 2001 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MK51 KDU, 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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MK51 KDU is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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