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Y487 HMY

2001 Audi A6

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

226,086 mi
Last recorded226,086 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY487 HMY
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2016 226,086 miles

osf drop link has slight play

osf rear lower arm has slight play

osf track rod end has slight play

top suspension arms have slight splits in bushes

Pass 10 Jun 2015 216,365 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear diff damp

Fail 9 Jun 2015 216,359 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear diff damp

Pass 26 Apr 2014 203,572 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Apr 2014 203,572 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coolant level low

Pass 2 Mar 2013 190,062 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 161,631 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 161,631 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 136,005 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 119,506 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 105,233 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 105,233 miles

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

all brake discs poor condition

front brake flexys poor condition

rear brake pads wearing low(just acceptable)

slight wear to front upper balljoints

Pass 23 Jul 2007 88,880 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 May 2007 87,465 miles

wiper blades are getting worn

Pass 16 Mar 2006 73,192 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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Y487 HMY is a 2001 Audi A6 in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y487 HMY, 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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Y487 HMY is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 23 March 2001.

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