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Y303 EUD

2001 Audi A6

Blue Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

129,307 mi
Last recorded129,307 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2022
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY303 EUD
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2022 129,307 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 120,571 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 120,545 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

brake pedal travel too long

Pass 11 Jun 2019 112,246 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 112,246 miles

Emissions oxygen sensor obviously defective CO high (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 107,553 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 107,552 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 May 2017 107,326 miles

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

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

Fail 24 May 2017 107,324 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 105,345 miles

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

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

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

engine has slight oil leak

Pass 1 May 2015 99,810 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2014 96,684 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 96,684 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 90,470 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 86,144 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 75,988 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 70,379 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 70,374 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2007 65,268 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 58,103 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 47,694 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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Y303 EUD is a 2001 Audi A6 in Blue with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y303 EUD, 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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Y303 EUD is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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