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Y143 KWH

2001 Audi A6

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

156,951 mi
Last recorded156,951 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY143 KWH
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2014 156,951 miles

Both front brake discs slight scored and pitted

Fail 28 Oct 2014 156,951 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Both front brake discs slight scored and pitted

Pass 31 Oct 2013 154,915 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 152,891 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)

Fail 31 Oct 2012 152,891 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 137,070 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Nov 2011 136,965 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2010 110,782 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres are worn on edges

rear brake discs are corroded

rear brake pads appear very low & may require further examination

Fail 17 Nov 2010 110,782 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres are worn on edges

rear brake discs are corroded

rear brake pads appear very low & may require further examination

Pass 23 May 2008 100,405 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 100,405 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 17 May 2007 87,915 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 13 May 2006 77,922 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 77,723 miles

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

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

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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Y143 KWH is a 2001 Audi A6 in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Y143 KWH, 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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Y143 KWH is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 29 May 2001.

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