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X472 HMR

2001 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

210,521 mi
Last recorded210,521 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2020
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX472 HMR
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2020 210,521 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 210,362 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2018 210,362 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Sep 2017 199,313 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges on both sides (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 189,471 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 189,471 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2015 178,677 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside rear tyre wearing thin also cracked and perished and with a nail in the tread

Pass 9 Sep 2014 168,905 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 162,175 miles

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

near side rear axle mounting bush deteriorating

slight distortion to inner bead rim on off side rear wheel

smell of diesel under bonnet, too many engine covers fitted to see if there is a leak.

Pass 30 Aug 2012 156,835 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 151,571 miles

Front and rear Inner b/pads appear low and near limits of wear

N/S/R outer b/pad starting to get abit low

O/S/F fog light N/W

Fail 24 Aug 2011 151,566 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

B/Fluid level at reservior low and almost ON MINIMUM limit

Front and rear Inner b/pads appear low and near limits of wear

N/S/F b/hose getting abit cracked and perrished

N/S/R outer b/pad starting to get abit low

O/S/F fog light N/W

Rear b/discs getting corroded at face edges

Pass 22 Sep 2010 146,257 miles

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

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

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

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Fail 22 Sep 2010 146,257 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 24 Oct 2009 136,191 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 122,344 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 122,344 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 106,608 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

damage to front bumper & wings o/s & n/s

damage to rear bumper & 1/4 panel n/s

Fail 25 Sep 2007 106,608 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

damage to front bumper & wings o/s & n/s

damage to rear bumper & 1/4 panel n/s

Pass 1 Aug 2006 86,209 miles

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

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

Fail 31 May 2006 82,633 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

n/s/r tyre starting to perish

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

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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X472 HMR is a 2001 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X472 HMR, 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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X472 HMR is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 21 February 2001.

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