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LE51 SOX

2001 Audi S6

Silver Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

170,792 mi
Last recorded170,792 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Audi S6109,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE51 SOX
MakeAudi
ModelS6
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 170,792 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 161,082 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 152,468 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2023 152,468 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 151,053 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 148,326 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 143,027 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 137,812 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 132,089 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 12 Dec 2015 122,537 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 115,175 miles

engine management warning light illuminated

oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2013 105,004 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Oct 2013 104,943 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light illuminated on dash

Pass 22 Aug 2012 92,711 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 20 Aug 2012 92,704 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 83,046 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 72,372 miles

offside front tyre side wall slight damage

Pass 19 Aug 2009 65,380 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 59,328 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 59,320 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 49,386 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 37,069 miles

How Reliable is the Audi S6?

Based on 5,068 MOT tests across 399 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
5,549
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
399
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 111
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 75
constant velocity joint gaiter split 71
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 60
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 49
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LE51 SOX is a 2001 Audi S6 in Silver with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2001 Audi S6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 109,174 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi S6 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 111 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LE51 SOX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi S6 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 25 years old, this Audi S6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LE51 SOX is a 2001 Audi S6, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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