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Y374 PAJ

2001 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

244,608 mi
Last recorded244,608 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY374 PAJ
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2016 244,608 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2016 244,525 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 40% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 241,109 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint FORWARD ARM (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 236,695 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 236,695 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 233,332 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 226,375 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 226,369 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 219,615 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 213,134 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 213,066 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 205,270 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 205,268 miles

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2007 193,720 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2007 193,716 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2006 181,311 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 151,145 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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Y374 PAJ is a 2001 Audi A6 in Silver 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 Y374 PAJ, 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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Y374 PAJ is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 27 June 2001.

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