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X379 NAR

2001 Audi A6

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

95,559 mi
Last recorded95,559 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX379 NAR
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2020 95,559 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 95,506 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Road wheel fixing missing Both (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 93,847 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 92,524 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 92,504 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 91,504 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 90,090 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 89,134 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 15 Sep 2014 87,458 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 87,458 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 85,012 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 78,820 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 71,430 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 57,561 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 44,367 miles

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

offside rear tyre cut on side wall

Pass 4 Dec 2008 44,200 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 40,831 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 36,870 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 34,985 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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X379 NAR is a 2001 Audi A6 in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 X379 NAR, 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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X379 NAR is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 3 January 2001.

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