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X698 BPD

2001 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

168,117 mi
Last recorded168,117 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX698 BPD
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Feb 2015 168,117 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 168,117 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 160,607 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 26 Feb 2014 160,607 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 25 Jan 2013 150,272 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 31 Jan 2012 143,014 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 135,350 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2011 135,350 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

both rear brake discs badly corroded

brake warning light on

n/s front fog light insecure

Pass 11 May 2009 111,367 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 96,424 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2008 96,424 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Fail 29 May 2007 82,070 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 29 May 2007 82,070 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 70,027 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 70,027 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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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X698 BPD is a 2001 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X698 BPD, 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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X698 BPD is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 5 January 2001.

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