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Y427 GDM

2001 Audi A6

Black Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

233,807 mi
Last recorded233,807 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY427 GDM
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2017 233,807 miles

minor exhaust blow

Pass 18 Feb 2016 230,099 miles

Front both tyres worn on edges

Nearside Front nail in tyre

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

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

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

both headlamps deteriorated

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2015 228,250 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 228,250 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre slightly perrished

Pass 21 Feb 2014 226,123 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 222,966 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2012 218,726 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 212,361 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 212,348 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2010 206,689 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 198,323 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 191,040 miles

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Fail 25 Jul 2007 190,471 miles

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

rear number plate discoloured

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

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

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

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

all four front top suspension arm bushes perishing

front brake pads getting low

front drop link bushes perishing

front number plate cracked

high level brake light has several bulbs not working

nearside rear tyre has cut in sidewall

offside headlamp has mositure in lens

various suspension bushes perishing

Pass 4 Aug 2006 160,891 miles

exhaust showing signs of age

front brake pipe flexis starting to perish

headlamps on max

some high level brake lights not working

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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Y427 GDM is a 2001 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 Y427 GDM, 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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Y427 GDM is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 14 March 2001.

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