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X831 BPB

2001 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2012
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

269,509 mi
Last recorded269,509 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2011
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX831 BPB
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2011 269,509 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 269,324 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 233,265 miles

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)

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

both front bake discs worn and rusted

slight imbalance front brakes

Pass 4 Mar 2009 202,947 miles

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

air bag light on

Fail 25 Feb 2009 202,298 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

air bag light on

Pass 25 Jul 2008 179,249 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 165,278 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 146,349 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 128,113 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 111,368 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 111,368 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)

Pass 9 Dec 2005 100,789 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 2 Dec 2005 100,648 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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X831 BPB is a 2001 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 X831 BPB, 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 X831 BPB registered?

X831 BPB is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 3 January 2001.

Is X831 BPB safe to buy?

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