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Y421 XKE

2001 Audi A6

Blue Petrol 2671cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

187,669 mi
Last recorded187,669 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY421 XKE
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,671cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2017 187,669 miles

REAR SEAT MISSING

Pass 3 Feb 2016 184,418 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 184,418 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 182,440 miles

near side rear exhaust tail pipe deteriorating

rear seats and seat belts missing

Fail 6 Feb 2015 182,438 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

near side rear exhaust tail pipe deteriorating

rear seats and seat belts missing

Pass 7 Oct 2013 178,479 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 176,188 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak by nearside drive shaft

Rear seats and seats belts removed.

Pass 4 Aug 2011 174,325 miles

Airbag light on

No rear seat belts fitted at time of test

No rear seats fitted at time of test

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 4 Aug 2011 174,325 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Airbag light on

No rear seat belts fitted at time of test

No rear seats fitted at time of test

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 168,445 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside and offside front tyresworn on edges

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 24 Jun 2010 168,445 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside and offside front tyresworn on edges

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 161,966 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

slight rust forming on front exhausts

wipers smeering slightly

Pass 4 Sep 2008 158,962 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 158,642 miles

Nearside Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2007 151,173 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

both front top bushes poor condition both sides

Pass 14 Feb 2006 130,016 miles

Offside rear lamp lens is cracked.

Stone chip in drivers central view.

Fail 14 Feb 2006 130,015 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

off side front wheel rim bent 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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Y421 XKE is a 2001 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,671cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 Y421 XKE, 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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Y421 XKE is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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