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X533 YAS

2001 Audi A6

Black Petrol 2671cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

137,890 mi
Last recorded137,890 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX533 YAS
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,671cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2017 137,890 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Mar 2017 137,797 miles

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

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Feb 2016 133,752 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Feb 2016 133,752 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2015 128,838 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 123,796 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 27 Jan 2014 123,796 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jan 2013 116,026 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2013 116,026 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 109,500 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 107,324 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 107,324 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 May 2008 90,372 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 90,372 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 78,621 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 72,691 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 72,691 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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X533 YAS is a 2001 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,671cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 X533 YAS, 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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X533 YAS is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 5 January 2001.

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