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Y415 HMY

2001 Audi A6

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

168,444 mi
Last recorded168,444 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY415 HMY
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2018 168,444 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 165,865 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both side rear outer cv boots deteriorated

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side front (3.5.1i)

can't check sills fully kit fitted

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

engine covers fitted

Fail 12 Jul 2017 165,865 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also perished and bold on edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both side rear outer cv boots deteriorated

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side front (3.5.1i)

can't check sills fully kit fitted

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

engine covers fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2016 163,041 miles

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

Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both rear outer (2.4.G.4e)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also bold on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also perished and bold on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Oil leak diff ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

can't check sills fully kit fitted

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

engine covers fitted

under body covers fitted

Fail 14 Jul 2016 162,985 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both arms (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both rear outer (2.4.G.4e)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also bold on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also perished and bold on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Oil leak diff ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

can't check sills fully kit fitted

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

engine covers fitted

under body covers fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2015 157,633 miles

Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

can't check sills fully kit fitted

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

near side front tyre perished

Fail 14 Jul 2015 157,633 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

can't check sills fully kit fitted

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

near side front tyre perished

Pass 29 Jul 2014 152,450 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

can't check sills fully kit fitted

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Jul 2014 152,449 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

can't check sills fully kit fitted

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 142,636 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 126,383 miles

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

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

airbag light on

Pass 13 May 2011 106,032 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 89,813 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 89,813 miles

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

Offside Front Air suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Fail 15 Apr 2009 82,517 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 82,517 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 70,399 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicle is not sitting level. down on the drivers side. Suspension has movement.

Pass 23 Apr 2008 70,399 miles

Vehicle is not sitting level. down on the drivers side. Suspension has movement.

Pass 14 Mar 2007 58,591 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 49,979 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2006 49,979 miles

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

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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Y415 HMY is a 2001 Audi A6 in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 Y415 HMY, 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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Y415 HMY is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 6 March 2001.

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