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Y168 KWH

2001 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

218,477 mi
Last recorded218,477 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY168 KWH
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2019 218,477 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 11 Feb 2019 218,466 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 26 Feb 2018 210,203 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 200,663 miles

Both headlamps poor pattern

Wiper blades split.

Fail 8 Sep 2016 200,637 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking Brake caliper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged split to cords (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view wipers not working mechanism seized (8.2.1c) DANGEROUS

Both headlamps poor pattern

Wiper blades split.

Pass 5 Sep 2015 187,178 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 173,541 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2014 173,541 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 154,925 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2013 154,925 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 149,566 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 138,714 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 125,378 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2010 125,378 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 111,438 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 111,375 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 102,392 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 93,514 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 85,933 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

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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Y168 KWH is a 2001 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 Y168 KWH, 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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Y168 KWH is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 11 June 2001.

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