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Y397 AOA

2001 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

132,132 mi
Last recorded132,132 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY397 AOA
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2014 132,132 miles

both front anti roll bar links, rubber bushes perishing

both rear brake discs inner faces quite corroded (Advise attention)

n/s dip beam patten poor

n/s/f wheel rim has some damage

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2013 127,294 miles

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

front bumper and nearside front wheel rim damaged

headlight lenses poor,images border line pass

rack boot twisted

Pass 16 Jul 2012 118,967 miles

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

front suspension top arms bushes worn

nearside dip beam image poor

Fail 16 Jul 2012 118,967 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

front suspension top arms bushes worn

nearside dip beam image poor

Pass 29 Jul 2011 114,224 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 181,675 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 4 Oct 2010 181,675 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2009 165,546 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 5 Oct 2007 136,070 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 136,070 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 119,689 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 119,689 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2005 103,841 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2005 103,841 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

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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Y397 AOA is a 2001 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 Y397 AOA, 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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Y397 AOA is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 27 March 2001.

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