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MT51 LKO

2001 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 1871cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

217,866 mi
Last recorded217,866 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2019
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT51 LKO
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,871cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2019 217,866 miles

Front subframe and rear axle corroded

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

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

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

Rear fuel pipe unions corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2019 217,759 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front subframe and rear axle corroded

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

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

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

Rear fuel pipe unions corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2018 210,071 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear covering swollen (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear brake discs rusty

Slight imbalance on front brakes

Fail 13 Dec 2018 210,071 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear covering swollen (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear brake discs rusty

Slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 12 Dec 2017 204,935 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 196,926 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 187,287 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 177,735 miles

rear subframe bushes weak

Pass 9 Dec 2013 165,335 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 149,528 miles

O/S front. lower front arm, outer ball joint slightly worn.

O/S rear brake disc showing signs of overheating

O/S rear park brake cable has securing clip missing on caliper.

O/S rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Sevo assistance is very weak.

Steering rack worn.

Fail 17 Dec 2012 149,523 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine exibiting running fault (hunting) when returning to idle.

Engine oil level on minimum mark.

Engine under tray loose.

Heat sheild on inner chassis leg fouling on turbo.

O/S front and N/S rear tyre pressures look low.

O/S front. lower front arm, outer ball joint slightly worn.

O/S rear brake disc showing signs of overheating

O/S rear park brake cable has securing clip missing on caliper.

O/S rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Sevo assistance is very weak.

Steering rack worn.

Pass 13 Dec 2011 125,024 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Dec 2011 125,024 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 110,575 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2009 102,045 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 90,474 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 80,878 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2006 70,904 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2005 59,538 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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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MT51 LKO is a 2001 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,871cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 MT51 LKO, 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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MT51 LKO is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 16 November 2001.

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