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R7 EKS

2001 Audi A6

Black Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

137,875 mi
Last recorded137,875 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR7 EKS
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 137,875 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Jun 2026 137,875 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 134,900 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 132,527 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 May 2023 130,939 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 129,949 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 127,556 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 126,154 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 2 May 2019 122,192 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 120,016 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 120,016 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 May 2017 119,078 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 117,802 miles

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

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all front upper arm bush's separating (2.4.G.2)

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brakes rusty (3.5.1i)

engine has oil leak

Pass 12 May 2015 115,863 miles

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 May 2014 115,006 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2013 109,133 miles

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 May 2012 103,148 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 96,687 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 84,996 miles

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)

Fail 28 Apr 2010 84,996 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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)

Pass 2 May 2009 74,016 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2009 73,977 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Apr 2008 61,411 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 61,408 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2007 54,149 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 54,149 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 48,683 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 41,813 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2005 41,813 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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R7 EKS is a 2001 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 R7 EKS, 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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R7 EKS is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 5 January 2001.

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