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Y149 MWL

2001 Audi A6

Blue Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

145,271 mi
Last recorded145,271 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY149 MWL
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2019 145,271 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2019 145,271 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 143,395 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 137,318 miles

Head lamp lenses deteriorated

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

both nearside tyres have slight kerbing type damage to outer sidewalls

Fail 20 Jun 2016 137,318 miles

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

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

Head lamp lenses deteriorated

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

both nearside tyres have slight kerbing type damage to outer sidewalls

Pass 24 Jun 2015 125,901 miles

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

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

both front tyres has a cut in outer sidewalls

Pass 23 May 2014 115,590 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 112,936 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 108,687 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 105,251 miles

OUTER EDGES ON BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING

Fail 2 Nov 2011 105,084 miles

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

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

OUTER EDGES ON BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING

Pass 11 Nov 2010 101,142 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 93,906 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 89,246 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 89,246 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 80,271 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 68,143 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2005 47,389 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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Y149 MWL is a 2001 Audi A6 in Blue with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y149 MWL, 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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Y149 MWL is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 12 March 2001.

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