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Y238 MBL

2001 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

202,329 mi
Last recorded202,329 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY238 MBL
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2017 202,329 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Feb 2016 198,405 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 194,173 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 189,975 miles

offside front tyre is very perished

Fail 20 Feb 2014 189,821 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

offside front tyre is very perished

Pass 4 Oct 2012 184,553 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 21 Sep 2012 184,310 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 179,005 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 173,542 miles

rear brake pads may be worn below minimum thickness.

Pass 3 Sep 2009 166,873 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 160,107 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 153,858 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 153,814 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 146,751 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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Y238 MBL is a 2001 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 Y238 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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Y238 MBL is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 3 May 2001.

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