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Y284 VCT

2001 Audi A6

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

175,788 mi
Last recorded175,788 miles
Recorded on12 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY284 VCT
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2018 175,788 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 May 2018 175,765 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Front Oil leak ()

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 May 2017 161,792 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 145,146 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 130,084 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2014 126,292 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 121,773 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 110,460 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

air bag light illuminated

Pass 13 May 2011 97,047 miles

front brake discs worn and pitted

Fail 4 May 2011 96,997 miles

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

front brake discs worn and pitted

Pass 5 May 2010 81,055 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

undertray insecure nearside

Fail 26 Apr 2010 80,775 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

undertray insecure nearside

Pass 22 Apr 2009 68,527 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 64,331 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 61,067 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 57,436 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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Y284 VCT is a 2001 Audi A6 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 Y284 VCT, 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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Y284 VCT is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 25 May 2001.

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