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B16 LTU

2001 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

169,521 mi
Last recorded169,521 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 LTU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2016 169,521 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear body damage

Fail 19 Aug 2016 169,521 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear body damage

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 158,141 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion outer side wing (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/r & o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing n/s/r & o/s/r (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded n/s/r & o/s/r (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Aug 2015 157,981 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour n/s/f & o/s/f side lamp (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up outer side (2.5.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion outer side wing (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/r & o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing n/s/r & o/s/r (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded n/s/r & o/s/r (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 150,152 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

corrosion and wear on front and rear brake discs

o/s/f n/s/f flexi brake pipe deteriation

rear no.plate deteriation

Pass 4 Sep 2013 139,526 miles

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

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

Rear o/s & n/s tyres perishing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Sep 2012 137,995 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 129,423 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 121,987 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 121,986 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2009 114,985 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 114,985 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)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 105,820 miles

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

nsf osf osr tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 5 Oct 2007 94,611 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 82,457 miles

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

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

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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B16 LTU is a 2001 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 B16 LTU, 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 B16 LTU registered?

B16 LTU is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 20 November 2001.

Is B16 LTU safe to buy?

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