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X872 OLC

2001 Audi A6

Blue Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

118,353 mi
Last recorded118,353 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX872 OLC
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 28 Sep 2015 118,353 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases several places (7.1.2)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 107,052 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 98,479 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

engine management light is illuminated indicating a fault

exhaust system is quite badly deteriorated

Fail 27 Sep 2013 98,479 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

engine management light is illuminated indicating a fault

exhaust system is quite badly deteriorated

Pass 19 Sep 2012 95,068 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 95,068 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Sep 2011 88,498 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 88,498 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 84,371 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 84,371 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 76,355 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 9 Aug 2008 69,225 miles

near side front track rod end rubber boot split and worn

Fail 6 Aug 2008 69,225 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

near side front track rod end rubber boot split and worn

Pass 2 Aug 2007 64,703 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2007 64,701 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 58,545 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 58,545 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

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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X872 OLC is a 2001 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 X872 OLC, 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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X872 OLC is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 25 January 2001.

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