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FY51 YRA

2001 Audi A6

Red Diesel 1871cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

230,064 mi
Last recorded230,064 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 YRA
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,871cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2016 230,064 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise handbrake adjustment

Fail 1 Jun 2016 230,064 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise handbrake adjustment

Pass 30 May 2015 200,100 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 185,803 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 14 Apr 2014 185,799 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 180,777 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 175,122 miles

215/55R16

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

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

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

front arches insecure

Pass 6 May 2011 170,598 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 164,645 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 154,743 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Apr 2008 142,040 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 122,797 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2006 122,441 miles

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

both rear and nearside front tyre treads wearing low

Pass 21 Oct 2005 108,046 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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FY51 YRA is a 2001 Audi A6 in Red with a 1,871cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FY51 YRA, 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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FY51 YRA is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 8 November 2001.

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