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Y42 MFC

2001 Audi A6

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

99,066 mi
Last recorded99,066 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY42 MFC
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2020 99,066 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 90,024 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 83,719 miles

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

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 4 Aug 2018 83,709 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2017 80,911 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 80,911 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 73,192 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 73,192 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 64,733 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Aug 2014 62,408 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 62,376 miles

cover sills fitted

o/s mirror glass cracked and slight damage to housing

Pass 19 Jun 2013 60,883 miles

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 Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

advise enginf management light on

Pass 21 Jun 2012 58,809 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 55,876 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 51,544 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 46,652 miles

advise front brake imbalance near limit 24%

Pass 17 Jun 2008 43,615 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 39,653 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 33,647 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

air conditioning requires regas poor operation

n/s rear tyre wearing low on tread

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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Y42 MFC is a 2001 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 Y42 MFC, 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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Y42 MFC is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 12 June 2001.

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