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Y502 RGM

2001 Audi A6

Black Petrol 2671cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

178,360 mi
Last recorded178,360 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY502 RGM
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,671cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2025 178,360 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 166,923 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly slight bind (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2024 166,890 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly slight bind (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 161,800 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2022 161,767 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 150,247 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 150,247 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2017 148,745 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 143,280 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Jan 2016 143,280 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 128,697 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 128,647 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2013 109,413 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 May 2012 97,856 miles

n/s/r tyre close to legal limit advise replacement in very near future

Fail 18 May 2012 97,856 miles

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

n/s/r tyre close to legal limit advise replacement in very near future

rear discs in poor condition but results ok on brake tester advise replacement of discs in near future

Pass 15 Nov 2010 85,890 miles

Both rear brake discs slightly corroded.

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

Fail 10 Nov 2010 85,890 miles

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

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

Both rear brake discs slightly corroded.

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2009 76,668 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 64,166 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)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 55,832 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 45,875 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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Y502 RGM is a 2001 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,671cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 Y502 RGM, 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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Y502 RGM is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 26 March 2001.

Is Y502 RGM safe to buy?

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