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Y189 JCH

2001 Audi A6

Beige Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

157,708 mi
Last recorded157,708 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY189 JCH
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2016 157,708 miles

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 13 Apr 2016 157,708 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 149,523 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 149,523 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2014 142,865 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 142,865 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 136,043 miles

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2012 128,348 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 128,348 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 119,130 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 119,130 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 108,661 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 108,661 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 101,638 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 95,934 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 95,934 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 84,926 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 84,926 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 71,166 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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Y189 JCH is a 2001 Audi A6 in Beige with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 Y189 JCH, 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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Y189 JCH is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 25 April 2001.

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