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Y329 NLB

2001 Audi A6

Green Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

129,339 mi
Last recorded129,339 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY329 NLB
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2019 129,339 miles

Front c v joints noise

Fail 22 Jan 2019 129,328 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front c v joints noise

Pass 22 Jan 2018 126,982 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to minmum 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 123,995 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 121,058 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Jan 2016 121,042 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 118,408 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 118,408 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 116,241 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 113,833 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2013 113,833 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2012 111,950 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 111,950 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 107,793 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 107,793 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 103,515 miles

condensation in o/s headlamp

outer c/v boots perished

Fail 15 Jan 2009 99,909 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 99,909 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 94,397 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 83,801 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 83,661 miles

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

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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Y329 NLB is a 2001 Audi A6 in Green with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 Y329 NLB, 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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Y329 NLB is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 7 March 2001.

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