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Y129 TGC

2001 Audi A6

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

100,610 mi
Last recorded100,610 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY129 TGC
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2017 100,610 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Nov 2017 100,610 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 13 Oct 2017 100,534 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust system (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Oil leak diff ()

Pass 30 Jul 2015 99,015 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

NOTE: all brake steering and suspension components deteriorated and corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2014 94,344 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

all nearside front suspension arm inner bushes perishing

all offside front suspension arm inner bushes perishing

alloy wheels in poor condition

both front headlights heavily discoloured but still produceing beam pattern

both rear coil springs corroded

damage to vehicle

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs corroded and worn

metal brake pipes corroded

slight blow from exhaust front flexible pipe

slight oil leak from rear diff

slight oil leaks

Pass 24 Jul 2013 89,932 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 89,932 miles

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

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

brake discs corroded

brake pipes corroded

damage to bodywork

front headlights discolouring

rear diff leaking

Pass 10 Jul 2012 85,281 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 85,281 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

brake warning light on

light body work damage

Fail 4 Jul 2011 61,460 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

front bumper damaged

nearside rear wheel arch damaged

rear diff slight oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2011 61,460 miles

Oil leak

front bumper damaged

nearside rear wheel arch damaged

rear diff slight oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2010 77,198 miles

all brake discs corroded on edges

exhaust corroded

light damage to bodywork

slight oil leaks

Pass 28 Jul 2009 72,447 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 65,652 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jul 2008 65,652 miles

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

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 57,260 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 53,708 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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Y129 TGC is a 2001 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 Y129 TGC, 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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Y129 TGC is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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