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X949 SUB

2001 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

174,766 mi
Last recorded174,766 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX949 SUB
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2015 174,766 miles

both flexi both front flexi pipes outer casing splitting/perished

o/s/front outer cv gator splitting

rear pads wearing low

rear suspension bushes perished/worn

Pass 20 Mar 2014 162,547 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 15 Mar 2014 162,546 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 14,070 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 131,870 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2011 131,825 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 122,665 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 115,050 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 115,042 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 100,616 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 100,616 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 91,884 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 91,884 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2006 75,132 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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X949 SUB is a 2001 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 X949 SUB, 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 X949 SUB registered?

X949 SUB is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 11 January 2001.

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