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Y227 GFG

2001 Audi A6

Blue Petrol 2671cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

155,273 mi
Last recorded155,273 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY227 GFG
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,671cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2018 155,273 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 152,811 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges

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

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on edges

engine oil leak

Fail 15 Mar 2017 152,811 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges

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

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on edges

engine oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2016 150,337 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 146,421 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 146,421 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 141,660 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 134,017 miles

baby seats fitted in vehicle making it difficult to check seatbelts fully

near side front tyre worn on edges

Fail 14 Mar 2013 134,017 miles

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

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

baby seats fitted in vehicle making it difficult to check seatbelts fully

near side front tyre worn on edges

Pass 13 Mar 2012 122,330 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 114,520 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 114,421 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Feb 2010 105,450 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 93,436 miles

Both rear tyres getting low

Brake pad warning light on

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 5 Mar 2009 93,436 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Both rear tyres getting low

Brake pad warning light on

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 80,850 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 71,319 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Mar 2006 61,186 miles

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

Not able to see some testable items due to extensive plastic sheilding

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

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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Y227 GFG is a 2001 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,671cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 Y227 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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Y227 GFG is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 29 March 2001.

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