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Y174 ONY

2001 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

188,635 mi
Last recorded188,635 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY174 ONY
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2016 188,635 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2016 188,622 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 163,697 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 26 Jan 2015 163,668 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 139,422 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Feb 2014 139,197 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 120,388 miles

front brake discs corroded and worn

glow plug warning light on

Fail 6 Feb 2013 120,387 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs corroded and worn

glow plug warning light on

Pass 20 Jan 2012 116,589 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 116,589 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 116,589 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 111,303 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 97,483 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 97,483 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 83,912 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 83,836 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 69,479 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 55,487 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 52,154 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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Y174 ONY is a 2001 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 Y174 ONY, 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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Y174 ONY is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 19 June 2001.

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