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Y243 SPS

2001 Audi A6

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

189,875 mi
Last recorded189,875 miles
Recorded on24 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY243 SPS
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2016 189,875 miles

Centre Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Centre Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 20 May 2016 189,809 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front tyre worn on the inner shoulder 205/55/16

front to rear brake pipes have been greased unable to fully inspect

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2015 167,623 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear suspension componets corrded

Pass 28 Mar 2015 167,623 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

rear suspension componets corrded

Fail 16 Mar 2015 167,483 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pad warning light on dash

Pass 12 Mar 2013 154,593 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 141,163 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 127,976 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Mar 2011 127,976 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 118,386 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

advise rear springs heavily corroded

both rear brake pipes plastic coating swollan

Pass 13 Mar 2009 109,495 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 101,748 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 94,084 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 94,084 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

mice eating away under bonnet area [near wiring

n/s front tyre devoid of inner /outer tread pattern

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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Y243 SPS is a 2001 Audi A6 in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y243 SPS, 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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Y243 SPS is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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