CarVerify

Free Car Check

X312 MDU

2001 Audi A6

Blue Petrol 2393cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

151,182 mi
Last recorded151,182 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Audi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationX312 MDU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2013 151,182 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2013 151,076 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 136,183 miles

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

both front brake discs worn

both headlamp beam images slightly blured

both rear brake discs worn and corroded

offside steering rack has slight play

Pass 4 Jun 2011 124,565 miles

slight play in o/s track rod {drumstick}

Pass 23 Jun 2010 117,131 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN

FRONT BUMPER DAMAGED AT N/S. FOULING TYRE

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

O/S/R INNER WHEEL ARCH INSECURE

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

Fail 19 Jun 2010 117,131 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN

FRONT BUMPER DAMAGED AT N/S. FOULING TYRE

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

O/S/R INNER WHEEL ARCH INSECURE

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 108,659 miles

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

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

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 May 2008 99,852 miles

o/s/f steering arm slight play.

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 89,593 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 89,593 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 May 2006 79,432 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 146,919 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2006 146,919 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
Full Audi A6 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

X312 MDU is a 2001 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 X312 MDU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of X312 MDU?

You can check the full history of X312 MDU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was X312 MDU registered?

X312 MDU is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 9 February 2001.

Is X312 MDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for X312 MDU shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X312 MDU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on X312 MDU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.