CarVerify

Free Car Check

Y398 AOA

2001 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 1896cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

195,531 mi
Last recorded195,531 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Audi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationY398 AOA
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2019 195,531 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 13 Mar 2019 195,531 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 193,250 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Mar 2017 190,095 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 187,677 miles

Centre Rear tow bar socket bracket is held on by cable ties

Fail 9 Mar 2016 187,677 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint forward (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre Rear tow bar socket bracket is held on by cable ties

Pass 4 Mar 2015 180,161 miles

All tyres getting low on tread.

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/r footbrake weak

Fail 4 Mar 2015 180,160 miles

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)

All tyres getting low on tread.

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 (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/r footbrake weak

Pass 12 Mar 2014 172,048 miles

Front tyres inner edges wearing.

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 162,136 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 149,945 miles

Front brake discs heavily corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2012 149,945 miles

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

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

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

Front brake discs heavily corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2011 138,878 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Front wipers poor

Nearside front headlamp lens in poor condition

Pass 14 Apr 2010 123,020 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 101,464 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 101,464 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 91,760 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 82,746 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 74,182 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
Full Audi A6 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

Y398 AOA is a 2001 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 Y398 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y398 AOA?

You can check the full history of Y398 AOA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was Y398 AOA registered?

Y398 AOA is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 19 April 2001.

Is Y398 AOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y398 AOA shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y398 AOA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on Y398 AOA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.