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L6 NRC

2001 Audi A6

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

176,280 mi
Last recorded176,280 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2012
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL6 NRC
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2012 176,280 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

headlamps have blue tinge to light output

Fail 23 Jun 2012 176,280 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

headlamps have blue tinge to light output

Pass 25 Jun 2011 168,675 miles

both rear tyres slighty worn on inner and stepping on inner

Fail 18 Jun 2011 168,658 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear tyres slighty worn on inner and stepping on inner

n/s/f tyre worn on inner

Pass 24 May 2010 157,944 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 157,944 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2009 142,789 miles

Number plate lamps incorrect colour but no colour specified for mot

water leak from back of engine

Fail 26 May 2009 142,789 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Number plate lamps incorrect colour but no colour specified for mot

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

water leak from back of engine

Pass 24 Jun 2008 13,672 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 136,371 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 133,140 miles

O/S/R INNER WHEEL ARCH COVER INSECURE

OITER SILLS NOT TESTED COVERS FITTED

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 128,566 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 128,565 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2006 104,908 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 104,865 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside wheel arch liner loose ie fasteners missing not dangerous

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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L6 NRC is a 2001 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 L6 NRC, 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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L6 NRC is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 5 January 2001.

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