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Y291 LRR

2001 Audi A6

Silver Petrol 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

146,247 mi
Last recorded146,247 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY291 LRR
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2016 146,247 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Fail 28 Apr 2016 146,247 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nail in nearside rear tyre

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 9 May 2015 142,332 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

EML warning lamp indicates a fault

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

nearside and offside rear brake pipes slightly corroded

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 4 May 2015 142,296 miles

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

EML warning lamp indicates a fault

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

nearside and offside rear brake pipes slightly corroded

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 31 Mar 2014 134,208 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 126,679 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

engine has oil leak

engine management light on

Fail 17 Apr 2013 126,599 miles

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

engine has oil leak

engine management light on

Pass 13 Apr 2012 119,760 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 13 Apr 2012 119,759 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 112,418 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 31 Mar 2011 112,312 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 111,411 miles

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

rear discs slight wear

Pass 9 Jul 2009 106,244 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 106,228 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 98,802 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 98,691 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 90,081 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 75,006 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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Y291 LRR is a 2001 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 Y291 LRR, 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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Y291 LRR is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 11 June 2001.

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