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X453 OER

2001 Audi A6

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

185,211 mi
Last recorded185,211 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX453 OER
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2017 185,211 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output nearside front (1.7.5a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside rear 2m and worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside rear on 2m and worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

advisory offside front windsceen craked

Fail 8 Apr 2017 185,191 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake hose excessively deteriorated offside front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake performance not tested due to nearside front brake hose (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested due to no oil showing on dipstick (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Steering rack gaiter split offside front slight fluid leak (2.2.D.2d)

Stop lamp not working offside rear (1.2.1b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside front (4.1.E.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm offside front (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside front (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside front (8.2.2)

Brake hose excessively deteriorated nearside front (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

coil spring broken nearside front (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output nearside front (1.7.5a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside rear 2m and worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside rear on 2m and worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

advisory offside front windsceen craked

Pass 9 Feb 2015 184,725 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2014 171,498 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 171,498 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 164,107 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 159,814 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 155,155 miles

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

Fluctuation to offside front brake reading.

Front brake discs worn.

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 150,890 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 150,888 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 144,701 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 136,268 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 136,268 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 126,469 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 117,427 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both rear tyres worn on edges

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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X453 OER is a 2001 Audi A6 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 X453 OER, 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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X453 OER is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 15 January 2001.

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