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X418 RJS

2001 Audi A6

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

181,122 mi
Last recorded181,122 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX418 RJS
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2016 181,122 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 181,122 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 177,211 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

age cracking to suspesnion arm rubbers

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to suspension components

exhaust corroded

nsr tyre wearing on inner edge

os headlight image poor

osf door catch operation poor attention required

rear no.plate poor

sills covered

stone chips in windscreen

wet weather condtions

Pass 27 Mar 2014 167,917 miles

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

age cracking to suspension rubbers

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to suspension components

exhaust corroded

os headlight image poor

osf door catch operation poor attention required

sills covered

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 26 Mar 2014 167,917 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

age cracking to suspension rubbers

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to suspension components

exhaust corroded

nsr disc dis-coloured signs of gotten hot

os headlight image poor

osf door catch operation poor attention required

sills covered

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 4 Mar 2013 154,348 miles

both front upper arms inner bushs starting to split needs attention

both rear lower arm inner bushes starting to unbond needs attention

exhaust corroded

n/s/r wheel slightly binding

Fail 4 Mar 2013 154,348 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

advance unbonding to o/s/f outer lower arm inner bush just passed at time of test needs attention asap

both front upper arms inner bushs starting to split needs attention

both rear lower arm inner bushes starting to unbond needs attention

exhaust corroded

n/s/r wheel slightly binding

Pass 17 Feb 2012 140,315 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front roadwheel slightly marked

rear differential has an oil leak

Oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2011 130,069 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 24 Feb 2011 129,939 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2010 116,652 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 116,652 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 101,767 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 88,463 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 88,463 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 72,995 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 72,995 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2006 57,494 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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X418 RJS is a 2001 Audi A6 in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 X418 RJS, 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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X418 RJS is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 26 January 2001.

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