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Y585 MBW

2001 Audi A6

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

161,924 mi
Last recorded161,924 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY585 MBW
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2015 161,924 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

engine management light on

n/s/f bumper/wing damaged

slight play in n/s/f inner rack arm

Pass 7 Jan 2014 149,487 miles

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 2 Jan 2014 149,438 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 18 Jan 2013 131,768 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 117,003 miles

nearside and offside front and nearside rear tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside and offside rear brake hose metal ferrules corroded

nearside front fog light inoperative

offside front headlight glass cloudy - beam image slightly diffused

wipers smeary

Fail 18 Jan 2012 117,003 miles

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

nearside and offside front and nearside rear tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside and offside rear brake hose metal ferrules corroded

nearside front fog light inoperative

offside front headlight glass cloudy - beam image slightly diffused

wipers smeary

Pass 24 Jan 2011 108,615 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 102,043 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 102,043 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 86,494 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 1 May 2008 74,520 miles

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

rear inner brake pads wearing thin.

Pass 2 May 2007 59,363 miles

1) O/S Front and N/S Rear tyres close to limit (wearing on inner edges).

Pass 8 May 2006 46,820 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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Y585 MBW is a 2001 Audi A6 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y585 MBW, 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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Y585 MBW is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 30 May 2001.

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