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X862 OOJ

2001 Audi A6

Green Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

159,144 mi
Last recorded159,144 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2022
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX862 OOJ
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2022 159,144 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2022 159,143 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 158,762 miles

FUEL TANK IS CORRODED

N/S/F AND O/S/F WHEEL ARCHES ARE CORRODED

Oil leak, but not excessive VARIOUS LEAKS FROM ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

REAR AXLE IS CORRODED

Fail 24 Nov 2021 158,762 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

FUEL TANK IS CORRODED

N/S/F AND O/S/F WHEEL ARCHES ARE CORRODED

Oil leak, but not excessive VARIOUS LEAKS FROM ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

REAR AXLE IS CORRODED

Pass 27 Nov 2020 158,363 miles

Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

GENERAL BODYWORK IS RUSTED

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS ARE CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Nov 2020 158,363 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

GENERAL BODYWORK IS RUSTED

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS ARE CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 157,654 miles

N/S/F AND O/S/F WINGS ARE RUSTED

Nearside Front DOOR LOCK IS STICKING OPEN

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2019 157,654 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

N/S/F AND O/S/F WINGS ARE RUSTED

Nearside Front DOOR LOCK IS STICKING OPEN

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 155,864 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2018 155,863 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 0.6 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 153,594 miles

BOTH HEADLAMPS BEAM PATTERNS ARE POOR

BOTH REAR AXLE BUSHES BADLY SPLIT

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT IS ON

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak VARIOUS GEARBOX AND ENGINE OIL LEAKS ()

Fail 20 Nov 2017 153,593 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

BOTH HEADLAMPS BEAM PATTERNS ARE POOR

BOTH REAR AXLE BUSHES BADLY SPLIT

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT IS ON

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak VARIOUS GEARBOX AND ENGINE OIL LEAKS ()

Pass 18 Nov 2016 150,553 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 146,566 miles

bad oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2014 143,789 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 139,691 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 139,691 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 132,617 miles

slight exhaust blow

Pass 17 Nov 2011 123,456 miles

air bag and engine management lights on

Pass 9 Nov 2010 111,775 miles

corosion to exhaust system/slight blow from front pipes joints

corosion to rear discs pads appear to be getting low

engine oil leak

vehicle tested under wet conditions

Fail 8 Nov 2010 111,775 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

corosion to exhaust system/slight blow from front pipes joints

corosion to front discs

corosion to rear discs pads appear to be getting low

engine oil leak

vehicle tested under wet conditions

Pass 18 Nov 2009 103,563 miles

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

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

oil leaks

Fail 18 Nov 2009 103,563 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

oil leaks

Fail 24 Nov 2008 91,045 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brakes grabbing slightly

oil leaks

Pass 24 Nov 2008 91,045 miles

front brakes grabbing slightly

oil leaks

Pass 12 Jun 2007 74,353 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 74,353 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 65,422 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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X862 OOJ is a 2001 Audi A6 in Green with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 X862 OOJ, 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 X862 OOJ registered?

X862 OOJ is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 19 February 2001.

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