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X556 GNB

2001 Audi A6

Silver Petrol 2671cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,079 mi
Last recorded137,079 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX556 GNB
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,671cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2017 137,079 miles

centre silencer corroded

Fail 10 May 2017 137,079 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

centre silencer corroded

Pass 10 May 2016 132,050 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all four (3.6.B.4d)

right hand bank cat insides loose and ratterling

Pass 30 Sep 2014 121,656 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 120,026 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jul 2013 119,988 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)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2012 115,293 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 110,427 miles

Oil leak from engine bay

Slight play in OSF lower curved suspension arm

Pass 17 Jun 2010 105,195 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 94,759 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 94,759 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 83,825 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 75,036 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 67,028 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2005 55,618 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2005 55,618 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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X556 GNB is a 2001 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,671cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 X556 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X556 GNB registered?

X556 GNB is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 11 January 2001.

Is X556 GNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for X556 GNB shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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