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Y471 RRP

2001 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

181,176 mi
Last recorded181,176 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY471 RRP
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2015 181,176 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both front tyres wearing on both edges

Damage to windscreen zone A larger than 10mm but not affecting the view of the driver

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre mis-shaped on inner edge

Offside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged

Outer sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2014 169,038 miles

Front brake discs slightly pitted

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

Outer sill covers fitted

Fail 17 Mar 2014 169,038 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front brake discs slightly pitted

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

Outer sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2013 157,115 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

engine just passed emissions test

nearside front door difficult to close

Fail 20 Mar 2013 157,113 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

engine just passed emissions test

nearside front door difficult to close

Pass 21 Mar 2012 141,941 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 141,941 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.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)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 126,946 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 21 Mar 2011 126,882 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 116,878 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 107,805 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 95,762 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2006 85,626 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 85,626 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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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Y471 RRP is a 2001 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Y471 RRP, 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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Y471 RRP is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 21 March 2001.

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