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Y315 RNH

2001 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

223,111 mi
Last recorded223,111 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY315 RNH
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2016 223,111 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint front arm (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 218,392 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 15 Oct 2013 209,044 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 208,567 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

bonnet safety catch seized

Pass 3 Oct 2012 199,945 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 199,933 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 193,480 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 193,301 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Oct 2010 187,070 miles

both headlamps slightly deteriorated

Fail 18 Oct 2010 187,070 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both headlamps slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Sep 2009 176,409 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

evidence of brake judder from front brakes but not considered severe

Pass 27 Sep 2008 164,640 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 151,285 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 124,336 miles

front brake inballance of 14% adnise brake check

Fail 27 Sep 2006 124,331 miles

Rear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Fail 25 Sep 2006 124,187 miles

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

rear disc pads getting low

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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Y315 RNH is a 2001 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 Y315 RNH, 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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Y315 RNH is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 19 March 2001.

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