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Y163 SPS

2001 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

193,976 mi
Last recorded193,976 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY163 SPS
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2016 193,976 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 188,424 miles

freeplay at handbrake lever

headlamp lens misted

n/s/r brake binding lightly

Pass 11 Mar 2014 182,924 miles

Exhaust centre silencer slightly deteriorated

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Mar 2014 182,917 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust centre silencer slightly deteriorated

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 175,174 miles

Exhaust centre silencer slightly deteriorated

N/S & O/S Rear brake discs corroded

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 164,537 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 154,559 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 154,550 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 143,774 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2010 143,769 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 20 Feb 2009 127,015 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 127,015 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 106,139 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 106,139 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 89,629 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 69,666 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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Y163 SPS is a 2001 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 Y163 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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Y163 SPS is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 2 March 2001.

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