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Y449 HNL

2001 Audi A6

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

176,150 mi
Last recorded176,150 miles
Recorded on20 May 2020
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY449 HNL
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 May 2020 176,150 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive boot floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2020 176,148 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive boot floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 173,231 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Boot floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2019 173,229 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both sides front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Boot floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 169,965 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Outer tyre wall deteriorated

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 May 2017 166,409 miles

Nearside Rear Handbrake would benefit from further attention

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 161,984 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2015 158,151 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jun 2015 158,150 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 153,356 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 148,673 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake discs corroded

nearside rear tyre mishaping rear tyres perished

Fail 22 Jun 2013 148,611 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake discs corroded

nearside rear tyre mishaping rear tyres perished

Pass 18 Jul 2012 141,269 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2012 141,154 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 134,666 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 123,238 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 110,848 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 22,793 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 97,375 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fail 27 Jun 2008 97,208 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 84,315 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 71,616 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 71,616 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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Y449 HNL is a 2001 Audi A6 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 Y449 HNL, 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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Y449 HNL is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 29 June 2001.

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