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X499 MKN

2001 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

192,219 mi
Last recorded192,219 miles
Recorded on20 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX499 MKN
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2014 192,219 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

drivers door is slightly hard to open from the out side / but still able to open.

rear boot lid slightly hard to open / but still able to open.

Fail 8 May 2014 192,217 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

drivers door is slightly hard to open from the out side / but still able to open.

rear boot lid slightly hard to open / but still able to open.

Pass 19 Mar 2013 178,282 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 169,030 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air-bag light on

Pass 23 Feb 2011 159,526 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 159,526 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front brake disc insecure (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 150,057 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 140,667 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 128,971 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 117,798 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 106,244 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 106,244 miles

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

front brake discs and pads 3 mm

rear brake pads 3 mm

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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X499 MKN is a 2001 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X499 MKN, 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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X499 MKN is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 1 February 2001.

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