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H1 ABV

2001 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

134,633 mi
Last recorded134,633 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH1 ABV
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2019 134,633 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 116,986 miles

Both Rear Brakes Binding - Discs Worn / Lipped and show signs of heat penetration?

Extensive Corrosion to Rear Suspension Components / Rubber Bush's Perishing

Extensive Corrosion to Underside

NSF Suspension Arm Bush has slight play

OSF Shock absorber slight leak

OSF Suspension Coil Spring Corroded - Play in Top Suspension Mounting?

Oil Leak from Rear Axle Differential

Rear Brake Pads on the Limit - Recommend Replacement

Pass 8 Sep 2017 110,303 miles

Both Front Lower Suspension Arm 'Rear' Bush's have Slight Play

Both Rear Brake Flexi Hose Ferrules Corroded

Corrosion to Rear Suspension / Axle Components

Headlamp Lenses Deteriorated

Slight Play from OSF Wheel Bearing?

Pass 14 Sep 2016 103,599 miles

corrosion to front and rear brake pipes at flex pipe connections

half of bulbs of high level brake lamp not operating

Fail 13 Sep 2016 103,583 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated n/s/f flex hose perished and internal core visible at end nearest brake caliper (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure n/s/f upper anti roll bar attachment bolt slack/insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s front wiper blade rubber perished/torn at both ends (8.2.2)

corrosion to front and rear brake pipes at flex pipe connections

half of bulbs of high level brake lamp not operating

Pass 14 Sep 2015 95,820 miles

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

brake discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 23 Aug 2014 87,629 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 80,459 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 77,720 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to brake discs

nsf brake hose perished

osf and nsr tyre perished

Fail 3 Jul 2012 77,720 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

corrosion to brake discs

nsf brake hose perished

osf and nsr tyre perished

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 76,405 miles

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

front and rear suspension bushes starting to split

nsf brake hose starting to perish

Fail 6 Jul 2011 76,405 miles

Nearside Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front and rear suspension bushes starting to split

nsf brake hose starting to perish

Pass 30 Jun 2010 74,865 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 67,562 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2009 67,562 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 60,644 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 52,736 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 41,498 miles

Offside Front 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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H1 ABV is a 2001 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 H1 ABV, 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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H1 ABV is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 19 July 2001.

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