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X702 PSL

2001 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

140,997 mi
Last recorded140,997 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX702 PSL
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2015 140,997 miles

o/s/r flexi hose perished

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

n/s/r flexi hose perished

play o/s/r/ and n/s/r anti roll bar linkages

rear suspension soft

Fail 4 Aug 2015 140,997 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

n/s/r flexi hose perished

o/s/r flexi hose perished

play o/s/r/ and n/s/r anti roll bar linkages

rear suspension soft

Pass 4 Aug 2014 137,598 miles

front brake discs worn corroded and pitted

rear brake discs worn corroded and pitted

Fail 23 Jul 2014 137,307 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

front brake discs worn corroded and pitted

o/s/r bake pipe corroded

oil around o/s/r shock absorber

rear brake discs worn corroded and pitted

Pass 7 Aug 2013 132,676 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

brake pad warning light on.

front exsaust clamps corroded x 4

Pass 15 Aug 2012 128,293 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Aug 2012 128,142 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 123,547 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 15 Aug 2011 123,547 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 118,612 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 110,823 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 96,228 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 80,571 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 80,571 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 72,613 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 54,355 miles

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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X702 PSL is a 2001 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 X702 PSL, 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 X702 PSL registered?

X702 PSL is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 25 January 2001.

Is X702 PSL safe to buy?

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