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Y249 BLS

2001 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

119,882 mi
Last recorded119,882 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY249 BLS
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 119,882 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 115,919 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 115,919 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 113,880 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 113,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 112,540 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 107,944 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 12 May 2014 103,724 miles

nearside rear tyre deteriorated on tread face

Pass 3 Apr 2013 103,245 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2013 103,242 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 102,625 miles

rear brake discs edges rusty

Fail 23 Apr 2010 102,625 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

rear brake discs edges rusty

Pass 6 Feb 2009 101,643 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 101,643 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 100,917 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 100,295 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 94,696 miles

possible fluid leak from clutch slave cylinder or pipe

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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Y249 BLS is a 2001 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 Y249 BLS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y249 BLS registered?

Y249 BLS is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 1 April 2001.

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The MOT history for Y249 BLS shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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