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Y282 CAG

2001 Audi A6

Green Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

146,997 mi
Last recorded146,997 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY282 CAG
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Jan 2017 146,997 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Jan 2016 114,920 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 135,076 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 128,810 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 128,791 miles

Nearside Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 122,249 miles

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

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

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

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

both front outer wheel arch's are corroded

inner front brake disc pads appear to be worn

near side rear fog light does not work

slight play in front near side ball joint

Fail 24 Jan 2013 122,158 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

both front outer wheel arch's are corroded

exhaust heat shield is insecure

inner front brake disc pads appear to be worn

near side rear fog light does not work

slight play in front near side ball joint

Pass 12 Jan 2012 112,594 miles

headlight glasses getting dull and only just getting patterns

Pass 11 Jan 2011 104,171 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 97,207 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 88,996 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 79,536 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 72,431 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 72,431 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 63,049 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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Y282 CAG is a 2001 Audi A6 in Green with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y282 CAG, 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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Y282 CAG is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 23 March 2001.

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