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Y506 HPL

2001 Audi A6

Blue Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

128,323 mi
Last recorded128,323 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY506 HPL
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2015 128,323 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 128,321 miles

Nearside Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre appears underinflated

Pass 28 Aug 2014 125,591 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 121,507 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 118,277 miles

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

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

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

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

airbag light ON

engine fault light ON

nearside rear tyre sidewall slighltly deteriorated

Pass 22 Aug 2011 113,656 miles

airbag light on

sidewall damage o/s/r tyre

Fail 12 Aug 2011 113,534 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

airbag light on

sidewall damage o/s/r tyre

Pass 14 Aug 2010 108,890 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 108,835 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Fail 20 Jul 2009 104,258 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 104,258 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 97,324 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 90,861 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 83,707 miles

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

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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Y506 HPL is a 2001 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y506 HPL, 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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Y506 HPL is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 8 June 2001.

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