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X861 GJM

2001 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2015
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

218,486 mi
Last recorded218,486 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX861 GJM
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2014 218,486 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front lower suspension rear arms bushes deteriorating

mid exhaust deteriorating

Fail 14 Oct 2014 218,486 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front lower suspension rear arms bushes deteriorating

mid exhaust deteriorating

Pass 15 Oct 2013 210,240 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2013 210,240 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 202,339 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 183,527 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 183,527 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 183,527 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 165,339 miles

NSF road wheel bent on the inner rim

OSR tyre slightly out of shape

corrosion and wear on all brake discs

stone chip in the windscreen

Pass 3 Sep 2009 145,134 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 145,133 miles

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

o/s/f flexi pipe has been fouling..buckle in n/s/f wheel rim..n/s track rod end cover split..rear axle bushs splitting..front tyres worn low//inner edge wear....

Pass 4 Sep 2008 124,337 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 124,337 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

ADVISE - CAMBELT CHANGE.....

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN VERY LOW..FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN LOW....front brake discs corroded..slight buckle in o/s/f wheel rim..rear axle bushs perashing..o/s/r tyre starting to wear low....

Pass 7 Sep 2007 106,320 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advise exhaust front pipe mounting bracket broken

advise rear suspension beam large front bushes slightly seperated on the outside but no excessive movement at time of test

Fail 6 Sep 2007 106,319 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advise exhaust front pipe mounting bracket broken

advise rear suspension beam large front bushes slightly seperated on the outside but no exceesive movement at time of test

Pass 6 Sep 2006 83,593 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)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Sep 2005 59,308 miles

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

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

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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X861 GJM is a 2001 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 X861 GJM, 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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X861 GJM is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 25 January 2001.

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