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Y359 NLB

2001 Audi A6

Black Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

203,837 mi
Last recorded203,837 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY359 NLB
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2017 203,837 miles

O/S/R tyre worn uneven

Oil leak ()

fuel tank damp

Fail 27 May 2017 203,837 miles

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

O/S/R tyre worn uneven

Oil leak ()

fuel tank damp

Pass 13 May 2016 194,698 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

fuel tank damp

oil leak

Fail 11 May 2016 194,698 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

fuel tank damp

oil leak

Pass 14 May 2015 186,570 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Fail 13 May 2015 186,570 miles

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

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

Exhaust deteriorated

Pass 16 May 2014 175,910 miles

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

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

Oil leak

offside steering rack end has slight play

Fail 15 May 2014 175,910 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

offside steering rack end has slight play

Pass 16 May 2013 247,992 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 247,992 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)

Pass 18 May 2012 239,858 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 May 2012 239,858 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2011 232,694 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

front wipers starting to smear windscreen

sill covers fitted

Pass 11 May 2010 220,360 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 202,649 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 186,820 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 158,752 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 132,596 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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Y359 NLB is a 2001 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 Y359 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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Y359 NLB is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 4 April 2001.

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