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X817 VUF

2001 Audi A6

Green Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,092 mi
Last recorded158,092 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX817 VUF
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2013 158,092 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2012 152,639 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 152,639 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 142,326 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 130,313 miles

Corrosion/wear ridges present/developing front brake discs

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

Poor beam images O/S & N/S headlamps - frosting present on lenses

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

Small cuts/cracks present N/S/R tyre sidewall

Pass 4 Jun 2010 130,313 miles

Corrosion/wear ridges present/developing front brake discs

Poor beam images O/S & N/S headlamps - frosting present on lenses

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

Small cuts/cracks present N/S/R tyre sidewall

Pass 19 Jun 2009 120,495 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Jun 2009 120,495 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Jun 2008 108,829 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 108,829 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 97,241 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 87,042 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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X817 VUF is a 2001 Audi A6 in Green with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 X817 VUF, 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 X817 VUF registered?

X817 VUF is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 2 January 2001.

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