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X554 GNB

2001 Audi A6

Blue Petrol 2671cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

163,677 mi
Last recorded163,677 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX554 GNB
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,671cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2018 163,677 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 163,677 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 159,909 miles

temp repair to wing corrosion

Pass 3 Nov 2016 157,085 miles

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

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 2 Nov 2016 157,085 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick o/s/r binding (3.5.1g)

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

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 145,052 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 145,037 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 137,146 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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine has a misting of oil

Pass 14 Sep 2013 127,493 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2012 116,675 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 111,026 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Sep 2010 103,391 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 91,461 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 81,294 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 71,616 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2007 71,616 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Fail 17 Oct 2007 71,519 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 60,645 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 49,148 miles

o/s/f track rod end boot small tear

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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X554 GNB is a 2001 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,671cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 X554 GNB, 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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X554 GNB is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 26 January 2001.

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