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Y498 HMY

2001 Audi A6

Silver Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

139,036 mi
Last recorded139,036 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY498 HMY
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2018 139,036 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Apr 2017 132,003 miles

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

Centre rear Exhaust deteriorated

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Apr 2016 128,504 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear brake showing signs of overheating

Fail 26 Apr 2016 128,504 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear brake showing signs of overheating

Pass 15 Apr 2015 124,294 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 119,409 miles

front inner brake discs poor condition

nail nearside rear tyre

nearside front wheel inner rim damage

nearside rear wheel inner rim damage

offside rear light lense damage within limits time of test

Fail 29 Apr 2014 119,409 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

front inner brake discs poor condition

nail nearside rear tyre

nearside front wheel inner rim damage

nearside rear wheel inner rim damage

offside rear light lense damage within limits time of test

Pass 26 Apr 2013 112,383 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Apr 2013 112,351 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2012 103,072 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 103,068 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 99,337 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 99,313 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 92,100 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 84,992 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2008 67,354 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 136,187 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 43,021 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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Y498 HMY is a 2001 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 Y498 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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Y498 HMY is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 12 April 2001.

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