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X949 LGA

2001 Audi A6

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

193,193 mi
Last recorded193,193 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX949 LGA
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 193,193 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 188,192 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front wiper arm loose ( spring missing )

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2024 188,191 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front wiper arm loose ( spring missing )

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 184,330 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2023 184,329 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 180,179 miles

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

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

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 175,359 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2021 175,359 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 171,455 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 171,454 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 167,434 miles

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

oil sensor warning light light on

Fail 18 Dec 2019 167,432 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central exhaust joining sleeve corroded

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

oil sensor warning light light on

Pass 13 Dec 2018 161,377 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 161,376 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 155,082 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush BOTH FRONT DROP LINKS (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 148,634 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 138,930 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2015 138,930 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 129,667 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 119,512 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 110,837 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 110,837 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 102,045 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 93,857 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 86,157 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 86,157 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 78,213 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 78,213 miles

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 70,152 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 58,987 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2006 58,983 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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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X949 LGA is a 2001 Audi A6 in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 X949 LGA, 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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X949 LGA is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 5 January 2001.

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