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Y595 GDU

2001 Audi A6

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

199,333 mi
Last recorded199,333 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY595 GDU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2014 199,333 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front droplink has slight play

front number plate crack

Pass 26 Jun 2013 182,288 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 182,288 miles

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 Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

headlights starting to cloud

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

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

Fail 21 May 2012 164,072 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2012 164,072 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 148,773 miles

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

Nearside 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)

Fail 13 Apr 2011 148,773 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside 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)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 134,830 miles

Airbag failure lamp on

Brake warning lamp on

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate minor damage but acceptable when tested

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Apr 2010 134,448 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Airbag failure lamp on

Brake warning lamp on

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate minor damage but acceptable when tested

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 May 2009 142,101 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 6 May 2008 138,863 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 138,863 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 4 May 2007 118,540 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 97,245 miles

Nearside Rear 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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Y595 GDU is a 2001 Audi A6 in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 Y595 GDU, 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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Y595 GDU is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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