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Y246 DCH

2001 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

146,972 mi
Last recorded146,972 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY246 DCH
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2017 146,972 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

discs worn

n/s/r light damaged

Fail 13 Mar 2017 146,972 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

discs worn

n/s/r light damaged

Pass 26 Mar 2016 141,001 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

engine cover fitted

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

under trays fitted

Fail 24 Mar 2016 140,991 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

engine cover fitted

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2015 130,105 miles

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

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

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

f/ discs worn

rear discs and pads worn

sill covers

Fail 16 Mar 2015 130,105 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

f/ discs worn

rear discs and pads worn

sill covers

Pass 24 Mar 2014 118,532 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 118,412 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

nearside front tyre side wall damaged

Pass 18 Mar 2013 110,939 miles

Airbag light on, Nearside rear lamp damage

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Mar 2013 110,939 miles

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

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

Airbag light on, Nearside rear lamp damage

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine oil low

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2012 104,596 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside rear lamp damage

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Mar 2011 98,917 miles

Airbag warning light on dash

Both front brake hoses perishing

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/S/F Light wet

O/S/R Tyre perishing

Slight play in O/S/F Track rod end

Fail 23 Mar 2011 98,917 miles

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

O/S/R Tyre perishing

Airbag warning light on dash

Both front brake hoses perishing

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/S/F Light wet

Slight play in O/S/F Track rod end

Pass 25 Mar 2010 94,693 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Slight damaged to nearside rear lamp Offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 24 Mar 2010 94,693 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine oil low

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

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

Slight damaged to nearside rear lamp Offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 26 Mar 2009 87,763 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Mar 2009 87,763 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 82,959 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 82,959 miles

Nearside Front Upper Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 75,567 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight damage to nearside rear tyre.

Fail 28 Mar 2007 75,567 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight damage to nearside rear tyre.

Pass 17 May 2006 67,799 miles

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

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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Y246 DCH is a 2001 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 Y246 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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Y246 DCH is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 5 March 2001.

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