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Y496 WCE

2001 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

222,883 mi
Last recorded222,883 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2022
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY496 WCE
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2022 222,883 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 212,610 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 203,201 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 196,700 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 196,700 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 187,414 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2016 175,839 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear arm ball joint gaitor (2.4.G.2)

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 29 Nov 2016 175,835 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear arm ball joint gaitor (2.4.G.2)

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2015 164,234 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2015 164,234 miles

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

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

engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 150,478 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 138,867 miles

tyres worn close to legal limits

Pass 21 Nov 2012 124,876 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 113,670 miles

both rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 30 Nov 2011 113,670 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

both rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2010 100,543 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 94,559 miles

Some corrosion to rear brake discs.

Pass 28 Oct 2008 89,535 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 84,616 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 79,473 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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Y496 WCE is a 2001 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y496 WCE, 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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Y496 WCE is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 23 August 2001.

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