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Y217 BLS

2001 Audi A6

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

277,784 mi
Last recorded277,784 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2021
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY217 BLS
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2021 277,784 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake binding but not excessively slight brake bind/tightness in nearside rear brake (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 268,025 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 255,682 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 245,180 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 238,257 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 226,735 miles

offside front wing heavily corroded, advise repair or replacement

rear brake disc inner faces corroded, advise replacement

Pass 17 Apr 2014 216,738 miles

poor beam pattern image from both front headlamps

Pass 26 Mar 2013 200,335 miles

poor beam image from both front headlamps

Pass 28 Mar 2012 180,442 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRE TREAD DEPTHS APPROX 2MM, ADVISE RENEWAL NOW

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE SIDEWALL DAMAGE AND ON MINIMUM 1.6MM LEGAL LIMIT, ADVISE RENEWAL

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE SIDEWALL HEAVILY DAMAGED, HAS BEEN RUN SOFT, ADVISE RENEWAL

SPARE TYRE FLAT, ADVISE CHECKING

Fail 28 Mar 2012 180,442 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

BOTH FRONT TYRE TREAD DEPTHS APPROX 2MM, ADVISE RENEWAL NOW

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE SIDEWALL DAMAGE AND ON MINIMUM 1.6MM LEGAL LIMIT, ADVISE RENEWAL

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE SIDEWALL HEAVILY DAMAGED, HAS BEEN RUN SOFT, ADVISE RENEWAL

SPARE TYRE FLAT, ADVISE CHECKING

Pass 11 Mar 2011 159,599 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 159,599 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 143,387 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 126,411 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 126,411 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 116,604 miles

both front and rear brake discs corroding

Pass 16 Feb 2007 104,259 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 93,914 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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Y217 BLS is a 2001 Audi A6 in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y217 BLS, 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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What year was Y217 BLS registered?

Y217 BLS is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 23 March 2001.

Is Y217 BLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y217 BLS shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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