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X263 NBU

2001 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

289,054 mi
Last recorded289,054 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX263 NBU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2018 289,054 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 275,338 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 274,412 miles

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

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 265,426 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 239,273 miles

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

both front headlamps scratched but still have patterns

Fail 3 Nov 2014 239,270 miles

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

both front headlamps scratched but still have patterns

Pass 2 Sep 2013 210,156 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 176,354 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 176,277 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 138,738 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 138,738 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2010 121,138 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

offside rear tyre as cut in wall no cords showing

Pass 10 Sep 2010 121,138 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre as cut in wall no cords showing

Pass 7 Sep 2009 110,555 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 99,614 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 99,614 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 86,705 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 76,800 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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X263 NBU is a 2001 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X263 NBU, 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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X263 NBU is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 16 January 2001.

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