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Y601 HPA

2001 Audi A6

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

189,095 mi
Last recorded189,095 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY601 HPA
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2015 189,095 miles

both headlamp lenses in poor condition giving off a weak beam pattern

Fail 12 Jan 2015 189,090 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both headlamp lenses in poor condition giving off a weak beam pattern

offside front tyre worn close to coords on inside edges

Pass 22 Jan 2014 176,032 miles

front brake discs worn

front brake pads worn to limits

nearside rear brake slight bind

Fail 21 Jan 2014 176,007 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front and rear brake disc's worn

mud to all under body

o/s and n/s head lamp's poor

o/s and n/s rear brake pipe's at flex hose to rear axel, under plactic coating

rear brake disc's worn

wipers poor

Pass 12 Jan 2013 161,689 miles

Air-bag light on

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 155,213 miles

Air-bag light on

Fail 9 Feb 2012 155,213 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Air-bag light on

Pass 20 Jan 2011 143,745 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 8 Jan 2011 143,722 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

some run out on offside front brake disc

three child seats fitted iin rear.

Pass 5 May 2009 129,310 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 119,046 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear tyre has a cut throughout the circumfrance of the tyre

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 3 Apr 2007 112,809 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 102,083 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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Y601 HPA is a 2001 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 Y601 HPA, 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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Y601 HPA is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 2 May 2001.

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