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Y212 ARW

2001 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

168,835 mi
Last recorded168,835 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY212 ARW
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2016 168,835 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 168,835 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 160,576 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

under trays fitted

Fail 24 Aug 2015 160,576 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2014 152,269 miles

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 143,544 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 134,554 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Jul 2011 128,581 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 125,529 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 121,692 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 117,298 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 115,512 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 115,480 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED / PITTED ON INNER EDGE

REAR BRAKE PADS CLOSE TO LIMIT OF 1.5MM

Pass 10 Aug 2006 106,172 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 106,167 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

osr tyre wearing on the inside edge

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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Y212 ARW is a 2001 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 Y212 ARW, 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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Y212 ARW is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 27 June 2001.

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