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H7 WEW

2001 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

168,696 mi
Last recorded168,696 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH7 WEW
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2016 168,696 miles

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

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

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

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

SILL COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

UNDERTRAYS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

Fail 2 Nov 2016 168,681 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Offside Inner Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

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

SILL COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

UNDERTRAYS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

Pass 2 Nov 2015 167,566 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 162,003 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

Pass 10 Sep 2013 155,051 miles

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

engine oil leak

offside rear disc inner surface in poor condition(limited vision-advise closer inspection)

rear pads look low(advise-closer inspection)

rear springs corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2013 155,045 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

engine oil leak

offside rear disc inner surface in poor condition(limited vision-advise closer inspection)

rear pads look low(advise-closer inspection)

rear springs corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2012 129,041 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2011 120,922 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 120,922 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 May 2010 112,450 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 14 May 2010 112,440 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 1 May 2009 103,123 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 103,123 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2008 94,002 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 94,002 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2007 82,081 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Apr 2007 82,049 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Mar 2006 75,260 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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H7 WEW 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 61.1%.

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 H7 WEW, 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 H7 WEW registered?

H7 WEW is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 26 March 2001.

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