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Y389 XGA

2001 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

113,266 mi
Last recorded113,266 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY389 XGA
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2019 113,266 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front tyres perishing

Offside Rear tyre worn 2-3mm

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

headlamps slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 Jul 2018 111,019 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 107,571 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 15 Jul 2017 107,571 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 17 May 2016 108,647 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 105,529 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

front brake discs slightly corroded on inside

Pass 17 Jun 2014 104,265 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 103,147 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 26 Jun 2013 103,147 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 102,230 miles

airbag light on

Pass 27 Jun 2011 101,175 miles

Oil leak

airbag light on

nearside rear tyre wearing on inside

Fail 27 Jun 2011 101,175 miles

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

Oil leak

airbag light on

nearside rear tyre wearing on inside

Pass 24 Jun 2010 98,968 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Jun 2010 98,968 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 97,261 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Jul 2009 97,261 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Sep 2007 84,003 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 84,003 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 56,297 miles

near side track rod gaitor split.

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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Y389 XGA is a 2001 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 Y389 XGA, 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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Y389 XGA is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 29 May 2001.

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