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Y287 MRR

2001 Audi A6

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

143,180 mi
Last recorded143,180 miles
Recorded on25 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY287 MRR
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2018 143,180 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface Light unit damaged (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 139,958 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2016 132,962 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 129,700 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front shocksbsorbers weak

Fail 31 Oct 2014 129,700 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front shocksbsorbers weak

Pass 1 Nov 2013 122,234 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2013 122,234 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre low in pressure

Pass 29 Oct 2012 113,820 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brakes show signs of excessive heat

rear brakes slightly tight

Pass 19 Oct 2011 104,981 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 97,769 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 86,358 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 78,933 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2007 68,680 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 62,302 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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Y287 MRR is a 2001 Audi A6 in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y287 MRR, 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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Y287 MRR is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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