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X266 HLP

2001 Audi A6

Silver Petrol 2671cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

148,194 mi
Last recorded148,194 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX266 HLP
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,671cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2012 148,194 miles

covers fitted to both outer sills

Fail 7 Mar 2012 148,192 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

covers fitted to both outer sills

Pass 4 Mar 2011 136,812 miles

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both front tyres wearing on edges

covers fitted to both outer sills

Fail 3 Mar 2011 136,811 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both front tyres wearing on edges

covers fitted to both outer sills

Pass 9 Mar 2010 126,234 miles

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

covers fitted to both outer sills

Fail 8 Mar 2010 126,233 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

covers fitted to both outer sills

Pass 4 Mar 2009 114,431 miles

covers fitted to both outer sills

wiper blades starting to smear

Fail 3 Mar 2009 114,430 miles

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

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

covers fitted to both outer sills

squeaking noise from n/sf suspension / steering

wiper blades starting to smear

Pass 14 Mar 2008 102,076 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 90,350 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 90,350 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 76,275 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 76,275 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

rear axle bad oil leak

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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X266 HLP is a 2001 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,671cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 X266 HLP, 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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X266 HLP is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 15 January 2001.

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