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Y353 NLB

2001 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

194,275 mi
Last recorded194,275 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY353 NLB
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2012 194,275 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

airbag light and glow plug light on

Fail 5 Oct 2012 194,275 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

airbag light and glow plug light on

Pass 20 Mar 2012 190,768 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Slight imbalance rear footbrake, sill covers fitted, air bag light on, minor damage to n/s/r light lens.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Mar 2012 190,750 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Slight imbalance rear footbrake, sill covers fitted, air bag light on, minor damage to n/s/r light lens.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2011 181,138 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 155,637 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Front number plate starting deteriorate

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Stone chip in O/S edge of windscreen outside swept area

Pass 25 Mar 2009 130,295 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 115,784 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 100,253 miles

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 100,253 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 84,723 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 84,723 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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Y353 NLB is a 2001 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y353 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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Y353 NLB is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 7 March 2001.

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