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Y459 WKL

2001 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

228,173 mi
Last recorded228,173 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY459 WKL
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2019 228,173 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2019 228,076 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 218,207 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 124,871 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both headlights in poor condition

rear shocks weak

slight binding to o/s/r brake

Pass 22 Apr 2015 122,690 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 122,688 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 118,517 miles

n/s/f brake flexi hose perishing

slight leak n/s/f outer c.v. boot

Fail 28 Apr 2014 118,517 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s/f brake flexi hose perishing

slight leak n/s/f outer c.v. boot

Pass 22 Apr 2013 109,032 miles

engine rattle on emissions test

both front brake hoses perishing

o/s/f cv boot starting to deteriorate

Pass 16 Apr 2012 102,567 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

airbag malfunction light on

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 13 Apr 2012 102,518 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

airbag malfunction light on

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 19 Apr 2011 97,346 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2010 88,309 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

airbag light on

Fail 20 Apr 2010 88,309 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

airbag light on

Fail 22 Apr 2009 80,347 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 80,347 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 73,218 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 73,218 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 67,606 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 67,605 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 60,949 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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Y459 WKL is a 2001 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 Y459 WKL, 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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Y459 WKL is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 16 May 2001.

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