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ENZ 8179

2001 Audi A6

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,577 mi
Last recorded137,577 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationENZ 8179
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2017 137,577 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 137,577 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 127,146 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 127,146 miles

Nearside Front Outer 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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 121,149 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside rear tyre outer side wall damaged

Pass 18 Feb 2014 110,843 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 110,843 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 103,101 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2013 103,098 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 99,406 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 31 Jan 2012 99,406 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 93,999 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 86,192 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 78,839 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Jan 2008 71,837 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 64,805 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 57,470 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 57,470 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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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ENZ 8179 is a 2001 Audi A6 in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ENZ 8179, 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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ENZ 8179 is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 18 January 2001.

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