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Y218 DCH

2001 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,548 mi
Last recorded148,548 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY218 DCH
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2015 148,548 miles

oil leak

slight play in front upper and lower arm bushes

slight play in steering rack arms

Pass 12 May 2014 132,773 miles

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

both front brake discs corroded on inner outer edge

both rear tyres worn uneven / inner edges near to wear tread indicators

Fail 9 May 2014 132,748 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

both front brake discs corroded on inner outer edge

both rear tyres worn uneven / inner edges near to wear tread indicators

Pass 9 May 2013 119,880 miles

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

o/s/r brake binding

Fail 7 May 2013 119,878 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

o/s/r brake binding

Pass 13 Apr 2012 118,164 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 115,780 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 115,780 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2009 102,331 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 90,068 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 85,167 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 72,991 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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Y218 DCH is a 2001 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y218 DCH, 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 Y218 DCH registered?

Y218 DCH is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y218 DCH safe to buy?

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