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Y158 KAG

2001 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2021
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

139,335 mi
Last recorded139,335 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY158 KAG
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2019 139,335 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 139,026 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 134,545 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 134,151 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012
Fail 18 Jun 2012 103,244 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 94,581 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 94,321 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 79,387 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 79,387 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 62,497 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 62,497 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2007 40,907 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 36,748 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 9 May 2006 36,748 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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Y158 KAG is a 2001 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 Y158 KAG, 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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Y158 KAG is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 22 March 2001.

Is Y158 KAG safe to buy?

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