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Y448 LGY

2001 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,915 mi
Last recorded166,915 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY448 LGY
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2016 166,915 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 22 Oct 2015 161,264 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 161,263 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front lower arm (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 156,086 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 156,086 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Oct 2013 152,101 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 143,310 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 May 2011 131,660 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 May 2010 120,201 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 120,088 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2009
Fail 12 May 2009

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

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 123,545 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2007 117,100 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 117,110 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 155,737 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 155,701 miles

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

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Aug 2005 121,016 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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Y448 LGY is a 2001 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y448 LGY, 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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Y448 LGY is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 26 July 2001.

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