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Y198 GFG

2001 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

180,425 mi
Last recorded180,425 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY198 GFG
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2013 180,425 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2012 161,403 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2012 161,403 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 140,333 miles

fuel pipes at offside front show grounding damage

slight damage to nearside front tyre inner sidewall

slight deterioration to suspension etc

tyres worn on edges -nearside rear nail in tread

Fail 14 Sep 2011 140,089 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

fuel pipes at offside front show grounding damage

slight damage to nearside front tyre inner sidewall

slight deterioration to suspension etc

tyres worn on edges -nearside rear nail in tread

Pass 10 Sep 2010 121,862 miles

minor deterioration to suspension etc

Fail 10 Sep 2010 121,862 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

minor deterioration to suspension etc

Pass 3 Sep 2009 107,353 miles

all brake discs worn and corroding

slight deterioration to suspension etc

tyres worn -nearside rear marginal

Fail 21 Aug 2009 106,468 miles

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

all brake discs worn and corroding

slight deterioration to suspension etc

tyres worn -nearside rear marginal

Pass 5 Oct 2007 82,142 miles

brake discs deteriorating

Pass 8 Jun 2006 60,675 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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Y198 GFG is a 2001 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y198 GFG, 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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Y198 GFG is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 31 March 2001.

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