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A6 LXX

2001 Audi A6

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

197,165 mi
Last recorded197,165 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 LXX
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2017 197,165 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 192,726 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 186,180 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 186,179 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2014 178,968 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 170,104 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 170,103 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 157,130 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 157,130 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

offside headlight output reduced

Pass 21 Jan 2011 140,635 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Jan 2010 126,931 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 101,743 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 92,543 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 92,439 miles

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

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

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 14 Feb 2007 79,626 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 63,136 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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A6 LXX is a 2001 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 A6 LXX, 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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What year was A6 LXX registered?

A6 LXX is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 28 April 2001.

Is A6 LXX safe to buy?

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