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X87 ELF

2001 Audi A6

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,261 mi
Last recorded126,261 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX87 ELF
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2012 126,261 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 181,615 miles

both front tyres have sidewall repairs

o/s/f fog light smashed

Fail 6 Jan 2011 181,615 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

both front tyres have sidewall repairs

o/s/f fog light smashed

Pass 12 Dec 2009 178,486 miles

offside front fog light lens broken

offside front tyre outer sidewall has been damaged and rubber strip has been stuck over damaged area

offside rear tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged

traction control warning light stays on

Fail 12 Dec 2009 178,486 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

offside front fog light lens broken

offside front tyre outer sidewall has been damaged and rubber strip has been stuck over damaged area

traction control warning light stays on

Pass 12 Apr 2008 163,131 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2008 163,131 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2007 138,819 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 117,702 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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X87 ELF is a 2001 Audi A6 in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 X87 ELF, 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 X87 ELF registered?

X87 ELF is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 8 January 2001.

Is X87 ELF safe to buy?

The MOT history for X87 ELF shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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