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Y195 DBA

2001 Audi A6

Black Petrol 2671cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

148,901 mi
Last recorded148,901 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY195 DBA
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,671cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2016 148,901 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2016 148,847 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose and o/s/f upper suspension arm centre nut (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose excessive play (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush and o/s/ r upper rear (2.4.G.2)

unsatisfactory repaired been done

Fail 9 Jun 2016 148,810 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose and o/s/f upper suspension arm centre nut (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose excessive play (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick andf o/s/r (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working and o/s/r (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing split (2.2.C.1c)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault engine management light and tractional controle light on (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush and o/s/ r upper rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Jun 2016 148,785 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leaking gases (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi joint area (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi joint area (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear rear brake binding both wheels binding excessively (3.7.B.1)

engine covers fitted

under covers fitted

Pass 2 May 2015 142,759 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 136,236 miles
Fail 10 May 2014 136,236 miles

Nearside Front 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 brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 132,343 miles

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

all four brake discs slight corrosion

Fail 12 Dec 2012 132,343 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

all four brake discs slight corrosion

Pass 28 Nov 2009 127,421 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 122,718 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 117,610 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 117,610 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2006 113,086 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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Y195 DBA is a 2001 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,671cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Y195 DBA, 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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Y195 DBA is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 14 May 2001.

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