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Y281 VJW

2001 Audi A6

Silver Petrol 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,034 mi
Last recorded151,034 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2021
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY281 VJW
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2021 151,034 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 150,046 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 148,335 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 144,616 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 144,614 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

the nearside rear brake pads are very close to worn out also both front brake hoses are cracked and starting to perish and both top wishbone inner bushesd are starting to perish

Pass 14 Jun 2017 138,533 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 138,522 miles

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play innerrsiderod ball joint excessively worn (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 133,659 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 128,030 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 121,155 miles

the rear brake discs are in a very poor condition

Fail 30 Apr 2014 121,155 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

the rear brake discs are in a very poor condition

Pass 19 Jun 2013 113,743 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine managment lamp on

Pass 11 Jun 2012 107,346 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2011 100,987 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 100,892 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 26 May 2010 94,146 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 May 2010 94,146 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 87,425 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2009 87,423 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 79,407 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 79,404 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 18 Feb 2008 79,404 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 73,475 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 64,498 miles

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)

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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Y281 VJW is a 2001 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 Y281 VJW, 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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What year was Y281 VJW registered?

Y281 VJW is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 12 March 2001.

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