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RA51 KCF

2001 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,812 mi
Last recorded129,812 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2023
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA51 KCF
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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50+ data points
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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2023 129,812 miles

Both sides headlights lenses and images poor

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rears very thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Drivers door handle operation poor

Exhaust system corroded

Offside parking brake performance low

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

Screen washers poor

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

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspect transmission fault.Vehicle “lurching “ on take off

Pass 21 Oct 2022 127,944 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both control arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both control arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (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 20 Oct 2022 127,944 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both control arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both control arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (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 11 Nov 2021 125,001 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front upper (4 of ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 122,405 miles

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

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEARSIDE FRONT WORN TO LEGAL LIMIT TODAY ,DEVOID OF TREAD AT EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 116,098 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside inner cv boot clip poor

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Nearside rear (5.3.2 (b))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 112,501 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside front inner cv boot clip poor

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

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 108,067 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides front (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Offside inner (2.5.C.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Nov 2017 108,027 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush Nearside front (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides front (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Offside inner (2.5.C.1a)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 103,081 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush nearside front (2.4.G.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 95,860 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge pos wheel bearing

Fail 12 Nov 2015 95,789 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc split losing grese/oil (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge pos wheel bearing

Pass 15 Nov 2014 87,642 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Nov 2014 87,611 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2013 81,869 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake pad warning light on

suspect loose connection for airbag as light intermitantly on before test

windscreen washer level light on

Fail 14 Nov 2013 81,802 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake pad warning light on

suspect loose connection for airbag as light intermitantly on before test

windscreen washer level light on

Pass 9 Nov 2012 75,964 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 9 Nov 2012 75,964 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 69,578 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 60,884 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 52,214 miles

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

Front wiper blades judder across windscreen.

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear wash jet cover missing.

Rear wiper blade is split.

Pass 17 Oct 2008 46,313 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 39,522 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 33,297 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (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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RA51 KCF is a 2001 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RA51 KCF, 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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RA51 KCF is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 13 November 2001.

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