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X601 HVL

2001 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

120,248 mi
Last recorded120,248 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX601 HVL
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2016 120,248 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 29 Oct 2016 120,248 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2015 111,056 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 98,187 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 88,324 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 68,741 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jul 2012 68,737 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pad warning light on

Pass 28 Jun 2011 56,374 miles

marks in windscreen

nearside front tyre showing wear on inner and outer edges

offside rear lens has been repaired with tape

Fail 15 Mar 2010 56,352 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside front tyre outer wall slightly cracking

nearside reverse light not working

offside front tyre outer wall slightly cracking

offside rear brake disc corroded

offside rear lens incomplete

offside reverse light not working

scratches in windscreen

slight bind on nearside rear brake

Pass 15 Mar 2010 56,352 miles

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)

nearside front tyre outer wall slightly cracking

nearside reverse light not working

offside front tyre outer wall slightly cracking

offside rear brake disc corroded

offside rear lens incomplete

offside reverse light not working

scratches in windscreen

slight bind on nearside rear brake

Pass 13 Mar 2009 56,072 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r lens cracked

Fail 23 Feb 2009 56,026 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre outer wall cracking

nearside front tyre showing wear on inner and outer edges

offside front tyre showing wear on inner and outer edges

offside rear lens cracked

reverse lights not working

Pass 5 Feb 2008 54,321 miles

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

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

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

cut in nearside rear tyre outer wall,not exposing cords

offside rear brake light lens repaired with red tape

reverse lights not working

Pass 1 Mar 2007 51,568 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

nearside reverse light not working

offside reverse light not working

Pass 31 Jan 2006 48,919 miles

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

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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X601 HVL is a 2001 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 X601 HVL, 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 X601 HVL registered?

X601 HVL is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 12 January 2001.

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