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Y189 TGB

2001 Audi A6

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

140,683 mi
Last recorded140,683 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY189 TGB
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Fail 25 Feb 2016 140,683 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust clamp broken

Pass 28 Feb 2015 133,429 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 113,692 miles
Pass 6 May 2013 109,399 miles
Pass 7 May 2012 104,292 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 97,940 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 91,820 miles
Pass 4 May 2009 86,414 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 79,963 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 73,922 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 68,168 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 TGB is a 2001 Audi A6 in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 Y189 TGB, 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 TGB is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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