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Y157 SPS

2001 Audi A6

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

100,541 mi
Last recorded100,541 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY157 SPS
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2016 100,541 miles

Nearside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

both rear tyres 3mm

exhaust corroded

suspension components corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2016 100,525 miles

Offside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function upper housing casing broken (2.7.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function upper casing housing (2.7.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

both rear tyres 3mm

exhaust corroded

suspension components corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2015 94,947 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2015 94,800 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides front inner bushes (2.5.A.1c)

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides rear inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint front arm (2.5.A.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2014 88,027 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 85,000 miles

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

EML. light on.

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)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 12 Sep 2013 85,001 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

EML. light on.

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 14 Sep 2012 82,617 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 82,546 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 70,968 miles

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

front brake discs slightly corroded.

rear brake discs slightly pitted.

Fail 17 Mar 2011 70,968 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brake discs slightly corroded.

rear brake discs slightly pitted.

Pass 13 Mar 2010 72,297 miles

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

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

engine management light on

Fail 11 Mar 2010 72,297 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 26 Mar 2009 67,796 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 61,837 miles

brake pad warning light on

front pad wire sensors not connected

Pass 22 Mar 2007 56,312 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 50,553 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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Y157 SPS is a 2001 Audi A6 in Red 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 Y157 SPS, 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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Y157 SPS is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 16 March 2001.

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