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J3 HBH

2001 Audi A6

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

55,683 mi
Last recorded55,683 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2024
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ3 HBH
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2024 55,683 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension components have light corrosion.

Wipers have slow operation.

Fail 13 Aug 2024 55,683 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Wipers have slow operation.

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension components have light corrosion.

Pass 19 Jul 2023 55,354 miles

Engine management light displayed.

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside & Offside. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside & Offside. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Various areas and degrees of corrosion on underside of the vehicle on suspension & subframes.

Pass 28 Jul 2022 54,867 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 54,023 miles

Engine management light displayed at the time of test.

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Beam axle. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2021 54,023 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine management light displayed at the time of test.

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Beam axle. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 53,609 miles

Engine management light displaying at the time of test.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Aug 2020 53,609 miles

Engine management light displaying at the time of test.

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 52,516 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 51,047 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 51,047 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 49,891 miles

Front Brakes have slight bind at time of test

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 47,522 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 47,522 miles

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

Nearside Front brake has slight bind at time of test

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

rear tyres cracking & perished at time of test

Pass 3 Aug 2015 44,611 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 42,235 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 38,775 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 38,762 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 36,708 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 34,204 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 32,881 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 30,430 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 30,430 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 16 Jul 2008 26,526 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 22,706 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 16,912 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 16,912 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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J3 HBH is a 2001 Audi A6 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 J3 HBH, 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 J3 HBH registered?

J3 HBH is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 14 June 2001.

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