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Y254 DEF

2001 Audi A6

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,375 mi
Last recorded117,375 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2021
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY254 DEF
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2021 117,375 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 114,885 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 110,073 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 102,437 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2017 102,326 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)

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 Front Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 94,722 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 86,885 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 79,292 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 71,015 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2012 62,726 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 62,726 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 55,678 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 47,780 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 47,761 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 41,975 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 38,548 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 33,610 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 29,492 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2005 23,522 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2005 23,522 miles

Nearside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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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Y254 DEF is a 2001 Audi A6 in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y254 DEF, 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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Y254 DEF is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 30 July 2001.

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