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Y265 MWL

2001 Audi A6

Blue Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

40,794 mi
Last recorded40,794 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY265 MWL
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 40,794 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 39,643 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2018 39,643 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 38,431 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 37,231 miles

headlamp lenses cloudy/frosted, and beam patterns poor

o/s outer c.v. gaiter leaking slightly

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 13 Apr 2016 37,231 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

headlamp lenses cloudy/frosted, and beam patterns poor

o/s outer c.v. gaiter leaking slightly

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 13 Apr 2015 36,151 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 36,151 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 34,709 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/R lamp unit cracked

O/S CV gaiter misted

R/Discs worn

R/no.plate discoloured

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Apr 2014 34,709 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

3x nails in O/S/R tyre and cut in inner sidewall

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F tyre perished/worn on inner

N/S/R lamp unit cracked

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

O/S CV gaiter misted

R/Discs worn

R/no.plate discoloured

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2013 33,180 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag light on

os headlamp lens cloudy

Pass 13 Apr 2012 31,897 miles

Air bag light illuminated

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2011 30,627 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 28,834 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 26,715 miles

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

air-bag warning light on

Fail 7 Apr 2009 26,715 miles

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

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

air-bag warning light on

Pass 7 Apr 2008 23,946 miles

o/s/f tyre tread depth low (2mm) on inner edge

Pass 10 Apr 2007 21,157 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 18,036 miles

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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Y265 MWL is a 2001 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 Y265 MWL, 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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Y265 MWL is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 12 April 2001.

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