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Y331 YHH

2001 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

175,979 mi
Last recorded175,979 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY331 YHH
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2016 175,979 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2016 175,978 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 172,095 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2015 172,080 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 41% (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 167,834 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2014 167,834 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2014 167,796 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)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 16,119 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

n/s/f and o/s/f headlamp images faded

n/s/f outer cv gaiter perishing

o/s/rear tyre wearing on outer edge

rear brake discs slight corrosion

Fail 21 Oct 2013 161,115 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

n/s/f and o/s/f headlamp images faded

n/s/f outer cv gaiter perishing

o/s/rear tyre wearing on outer edge

rear brake discs slight corrosion

Pass 4 Oct 2012 152,505 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 152,504 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 142,407 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 132,510 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 117,358 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Apr 2008 106,899 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Apr 2007 98,868 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 88,465 miles

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

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

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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Y331 YHH is a 2001 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 Y331 YHH, 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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Y331 YHH is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 25 April 2001.

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