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Y481 UGK

2001 Audi A6

Grey Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,343 mi
Last recorded156,343 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY481 UGK
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2017 156,343 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 31 Mar 2017 156,294 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Apr 2016 149,295 miles

Exhaust front backbox corroded

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 May 2015 143,113 miles

EML ON

Fail 21 May 2015 143,113 miles

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

EML ON

Fail 15 May 2014 137,929 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 15 May 2014 137,929 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2013 126,934 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2013 126,891 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 29 May 2012 112,717 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 100,604 miles

both front tyres scrubbing off on inside edge

Pass 8 Jun 2010 88,526 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 76,161 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 76,161 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 60,503 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 54,178 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 54,178 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 48,463 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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Y481 UGK is a 2001 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,393cc petrol 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 Y481 UGK, 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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What year was Y481 UGK registered?

Y481 UGK is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 30 May 2001.

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