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Y276 NDB

2001 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

209,045 mi
Last recorded209,045 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY276 NDB
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2013 209,045 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres wearing inner edges

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 22 Jul 2013 208,866 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres wearing inner edges

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 1 Aug 2012 194,589 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

under tray sill covers and engine covers fitted

Fail 31 Jul 2012 194,589 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

under tray sill covers and engine covers fitted

Pass 1 May 2012 191,486 miles

headlamp lenses starting to fade/yellow slightly

Fail 27 Apr 2012 191,202 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

headlamp lenses starting to fade/yellow slightly

Pass 16 May 2011 174,391 miles

airbag light is on

Pass 21 May 2010 160,011 miles

nearside front brake pads wearing low

Pass 22 May 2009 144,411 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 144,411 miles

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

offside front brake hose perishing

Pass 20 May 2008 128,238 miles

both front brake hoses are perishing

Pass 23 May 2007 112,905 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 112,902 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 May 2006 101,565 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 101,565 miles

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

both front brake hoses perishing

nearside front cv gaiter perishing

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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Y276 NDB is a 2001 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y276 NDB, 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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Y276 NDB is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 29 March 2001.

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