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Y398 DAH

2001 Audi A6

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

148,720 mi
Last recorded148,720 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY398 DAH
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2015 148,720 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 148,718 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 141,651 miles

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

wipers wearing

Fail 2 Apr 2015 141,650 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

engine breather split

wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 2 Apr 2014 130,727 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 123,039 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 28 Mar 2013 122,995 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 115,448 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 28 Oct 2011 115,442 miles

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 29 Oct 2010 110,376 miles

O/S/F & O/S/R TYRES,CUT ON SIDEWALLS CLOSE TO CORD.

Fail 27 Oct 2010 110,363 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

O/S/F & O/S/R TYRES,CUT ON SIDEWALLS CLOSE TO CORD.

REAR BRAKE DISC'S SCORING.

Pass 8 Oct 2009 101,340 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 94,936 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 94,932 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2007 82,689 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2007 82,686 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 69,471 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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Y398 DAH is a 2001 Audi A6 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 Y398 DAH, 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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Y398 DAH is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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