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Y49 EUD

2001 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

205,595 mi
Last recorded205,595 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY49 EUD
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2018 205,595 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 192,212 miles

Nearside Front pumped up flat tyre prior to test

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 180,814 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 179,713 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Oct 2015 173,772 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front tyre bald on outer edge

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre bald on outer edge

Fail 21 Oct 2015 173,772 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front tyre bald on outer edge

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing - made temp tape repair (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 11 Nov 2014 161,733 miles

Front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 12 Nov 2013 144,475 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 13 Nov 2012 130,420 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 117,972 miles

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

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

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

covers fitted to outer sills so unable to check for corrosion

rear brake discs worn

Fail 17 Nov 2011 117,971 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

covers fitted to outer sills so unable to check for corrosion

rear brake discs worn

Pass 23 Sep 2010 106,156 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 93,565 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 82,001 miles

slight buckle o/s/r wheel rim

Pass 7 Sep 2007 68,632 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 59,333 miles

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

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

N/s/f tyre wearing excessively on outer edge. Strong Pass and Advise

Pass 3 Oct 2006 59,333 miles

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

N/s/f tyre wearing excessively on outer edge. Strong Pass and Advise

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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Y49 EUD is a 2001 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 Y49 EUD, 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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Y49 EUD is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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