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Y181 OGU

2001 Audi A6

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

140,021 mi
Last recorded140,021 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY181 OGU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2015 140,021 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 154,853 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 154,853 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 138,296 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 132,608 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2010 126,346 miles

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

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

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

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

pass and advise front brake discs corroded .

pass and strongly advise rear brake discs corroded but ok in brake rollers .

Pass 17 Apr 2010 126,346 miles

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

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

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

pass and advise front brake discs corroded .

pass and strongly advise rear brake discs corroded but ok in brake rollers .

Pass 4 Feb 2009 118,642 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 118,642 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 109,524 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Jan 2008 109,524 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 97,110 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 78,507 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 OGU is a 2001 Audi A6 in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 Y181 OGU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y181 OGU registered?

Y181 OGU is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 14 March 2001.

Is Y181 OGU safe to buy?

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