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Y181 EGP

2001 Audi A6

Red Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,923 mi
Last recorded113,923 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY181 EGP
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2020 113,923 miles

(undertray fitted)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (both side) (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 111,236 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 108,323 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 106,110 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 104,102 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 104,102 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.2.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 102,258 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 100,410 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 98,496 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2013 98,494 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

near side rear brake disc pitted.

off side rear brake disc pitted.

Pass 17 Dec 2011 90,288 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 86,089 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 80,801 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 80,794 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 74,451 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 74,451 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2008 67,277 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 59,208 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 59,208 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 51,943 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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Y181 EGP is a 2001 Audi A6 in Red with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y181 EGP, 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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Y181 EGP is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 31 March 2001.

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