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Y413 OFE

2001 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

145,280 mi
Last recorded145,280 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY413 OFE
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2019 145,280 miles

Brake pedal feels soft and only just made minimum efficiency

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2019 145,272 miles

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2018 145,270 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bushes upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front headlamp axle level sensor loose

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bushes upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 140,800 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

near side front tyre worn on inner edge 225/55/17

Fail 20 Sep 2016 140,797 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure track rod end pinch bolt fitted incorrectly (2.2.C.1g)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

near side front tyre worn on inner edge 225/55/17

Pass 2 Oct 2015 128,039 miles

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

under trays and engine covers fitted not allowing a full inspection of some componants

Pass 20 Sep 2014 120,337 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 113,997 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 113,997 miles

Nearside Front Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 112,750 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Sep 2012 112,750 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 109,532 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 104,481 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 104,481 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 97,501 miles

o/s/f tyre 2mm n/s/f tyre 1.6mm

rear pads very low

Pass 10 Apr 2008 90,972 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 80,380 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 80,380 miles

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

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

all four tyres on 2.5mm (1.6mm minimum limit)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 67,381 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
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Y413 OFE is a 2001 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 Y413 OFE, 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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Y413 OFE is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 6 April 2001.

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