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Y36 TPS

2001 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,179 mi
Last recorded109,179 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY36 TPS
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2015 109,179 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 109,070 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front wiper blades worn

Pass 26 Mar 2013 108,130 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 101,124 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake discs corroded

leak off pipes deteriorating

n/s/c.v.boot cracking

n/s/f sidelight dim

o/s/f & n/s/f anti roll bar link bushes worn

o/s/r c.v boot inscure

oil leak from engine

rear dif leaking

rear tyres close to limit

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 13 Mar 2012 101,124 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake discs corroded

leak off pipes deteriorating

n/s/c.v.boot cracking

n/s/f sidelight dim

o/s/f & n/s/f anti roll bar link bushes worn

o/s/r c.v boot inscure

oil leak from engine

rear dif leaking

rear tyres close to limit

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 21 Mar 2011 97,721 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

front discs corrded

rear discs slightly worn

rust under vehicle

Pass 30 Jul 2010 161,809 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 161,804 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 21 Jul 2009 135,245 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 135,245 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 108,441 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 86,824 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 67,026 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 67,026 miles

Offside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling insecure (2.5.C.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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Y36 TPS is a 2001 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y36 TPS, 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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Y36 TPS is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 23 July 2001.

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