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X897 XLJ

2001 Audi A6

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

298,143 mi
Last recorded298,143 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX897 XLJ
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2017 298,143 miles

rear exhaust join corroded

rear suspension arm bushes splitting

Fail 15 Mar 2017 298,142 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

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

rear exhaust join corroded

rear suspension arm bushes splitting

Pass 22 Mar 2016 289,576 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 289,367 miles

Fuel system component leaking from injector area (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 272,847 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight corrosion to n/s/f wing

slight damage to n/s/f wing

smell of diesel under bonnet

Fail 3 Mar 2015 272,709 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight corrosion to n/s/f wing

slight damage to n/s/f wing

smell of diesel under bonnet

Pass 4 Mar 2014 258,678 miles

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

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

Oil leak

slight corrosion on offside front wing

Fail 28 Feb 2014 258,668 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

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

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

offside wing slight corrosion

signs of a diesel leak on engine

Pass 19 Feb 2013 240,302 miles

as last test

Fail 13 Feb 2013 240,302 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake warning lamp on

slight corrosion on offside front wing

Pass 11 Feb 2012 221,315 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Feb 2012 221,229 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front body damaged

Pass 8 Feb 2011 200,314 miles

body damaged/ all brake discs poor/ o/s/f cv boot damp/ engine noisey/ n/s/r tyre close to limit/ front suspension bushes cracking/ stone chips in screen

Fail 8 Feb 2011 200,311 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

body damaged/ all brake discs poor/ o/s/f cv boot damp/ engine noisey/ n/s/r tyre close to limit/ front suspension bushes cracking/ stone chips in screen

Fail 19 Jan 2011 199,307 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel hub badly damaged (4.2.B.4)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate cracked.

near side rear tyre close to indicators.

smoke reading 1.38 oil temp 86

Pass 19 Jan 2010 180,369 miles

Advise front brakes discs worn borderline

Advise front brakes pads wearing thin

Fail 13 Jan 2010 180,245 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 159,456 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 138,589 miles

Advise both rear tyres borderline legal

Advise engine undersheild fitted

nearside front headlamp borderline low

offside front headlamp borderline high

Pass 12 Jan 2007 116,268 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 116,268 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2006 94,054 miles

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

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

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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X897 XLJ is a 2001 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 X897 XLJ, 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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X897 XLJ is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 12 January 2001.

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