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Y386 TKM

2001 Audi A6

Silver Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,652 mi
Last recorded114,652 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY386 TKM
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2017 114,652 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 103,188 miles

Engine oil leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 91,691 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

general corrosion to rear exhaust sections

general perishing to suspension bushes.

Pass 10 Feb 2014 82,321 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Feb 2014 82,321 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)

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)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2013 76,804 miles

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

general wear on suspension bushes etc

Fail 11 Feb 2013 76,804 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

general wear on suspension bushes etc

Pass 20 Feb 2012 67,311 miles

engine management light on, slight oil leak from offside bank rocker cover area.

Pass 25 Feb 2011 58,450 miles

general corrosion on rear exhaust

Fail 18 Feb 2011 58,413 miles

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

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

general corrosion on rear exhaust

Pass 19 Feb 2010 53,697 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front brake pads worn

general corrosion on exhaust system

nearside rear fog light not working

slight binding of offside rear brake

Pass 17 Feb 2009 49,252 miles

front discs slight corroded and lipped on inner edge. pads worn to 50%

general corrosion on rear discs

moisture around discs

muti v belt perishing

Pass 19 Feb 2008 42,326 miles

oil leak around gearbox

slight corrosion on front and rear brake discs

slight perishing of outer cv boots

Pass 22 Feb 2007 37,113 miles

general moisture around gearbox

slight corrosion on rear disc's †

slight squeek from offside rear brake

Pass 17 Feb 2006 32,608 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

oil leak

upper suspension arms inner bushes cracking on both sides

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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Y386 TKM is a 2001 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y386 TKM, 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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Y386 TKM is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 6 March 2001.

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