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X553 CBW

2001 Audi A6

Silver Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

85,499 mi
Last recorded85,499 miles
Recorded on22 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX553 CBW
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2014 85,499 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2013 75,089 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 75,089 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 65,354 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 65,330 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 27 Jun 2011 54,591 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 43,236 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 39,922 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 37,396 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 37,396 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Jan 2007 33,502 miles

front & rear brake discs coroded

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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X553 CBW is a 2001 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 X553 CBW, 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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What year was X553 CBW registered?

X553 CBW is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 22 January 2001.

Is X553 CBW safe to buy?

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