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Y202 MBL

2001 Audi A6

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

205,460 mi
Last recorded205,460 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY202 MBL
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 Oct 2015 205,460 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)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking flex/meal pipe (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

E.M.L on

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

O/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 194,800 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear brake disc in poor condition

nearside rear tyre has a slight cut in the side wall

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 4 Nov 2014 194,796 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

EML ON

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear brake disc in poor condition

nearside rear tyre has a slight cut in the side wall

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 25 Oct 2013 182,695 miles

EML on

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

Oil leak

offside front lower rear arm has slight play in rear bush

Fail 25 Oct 2013 182,695 miles

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

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

EML on

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

offside front lower rear arm has slight play in rear bush

Pass 9 Oct 2012 170,227 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2012 170,227 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

EML on

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 158,590 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 21 Oct 2011 158,590 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Nov 2010 148,605 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 139,989 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 139,897 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 132,133 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 132,058 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 120,445 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 107,672 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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Y202 MBL is a 2001 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 Y202 MBL, 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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Y202 MBL is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 5 March 2001.

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