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Y157 XAE

2001 Audi A6

Silver Lpg 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

145,739 mi
Last recorded145,739 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY157 XAE
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 145,739 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 137,943 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroding as well (7.1.2)

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both fading (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Rear corrosion to brake discs

tow bar fitted

Pass 9 May 2017 135,706 miles

Front suspension bushes worn

ball joint dust covers worn

head lamp lenses durty

oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2016 127,581 miles

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

slight oil seepage

Pass 30 Apr 2015 119,159 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

offside front wheel arch corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2014 106,854 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 94,634 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 94,634 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Nov 2012 94,610 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 89,376 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 83,993 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear discs slightly pitted

Pass 17 Jul 2009 79,131 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 71,872 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 66,221 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 62,761 miles

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

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

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 XAE is a 2001 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,393cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 Y157 XAE, 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 XAE is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 23 June 2001.

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