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Y312 GKR

2001 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

165,085 mi
Last recorded165,085 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY312 GKR
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2020 165,085 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 165,072 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 156,852 miles

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

brake pad wear indicator light on

nearside front wing corroded

offside front tyre worn inner

Fail 1 Mar 2019 156,847 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

brake pad wear indicator light on

nearside front wing corroded

offside front tyre worn inner

Pass 2 Mar 2018 145,653 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front bald inner edge

Oil leak ()

Pad wear warning light on

Fail 2 Mar 2018 145,653 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front bald inner edge

Oil leak ()

Pad wear warning light on

Pass 9 Sep 2017 137,125 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 135,450 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 26 May 2017 133,609 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Door handle (inner and exterior) need force to open (6.2.B.2)

Engine and under covers fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 12 May 2016 120,060 miles

difficult to open offside front door from outside

nearside front wiper starting to split

Fail 11 May 2016 120,060 miles

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

difficult to open offside front door from outside

nearside front wiper starting to split

Pass 22 May 2015 112,066 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 15 May 2015 111,512 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 15 May 2014 100,716 miles

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

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

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

under tray loose

Fail 13 May 2014 100,629 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear brakes noisy

under tray loose

Pass 27 Feb 2013 845,445 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 81,914 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2011 72,487 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 64,238 miles

both wiper blades starting to split

Fail 8 Feb 2010 64,126 miles

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

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

both wiper blades starting to split

Pass 9 Feb 2009 54,824 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 42,541 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 37,959 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 34,376 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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Y312 GKR is a 2001 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y312 GKR, 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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Y312 GKR is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 16 March 2001.

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