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Y604 MOD

2001 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

180,370 mi
Last recorded180,370 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY604 MOD
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2017 180,370 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged tyre valve (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged tyre valve (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 5 Dec 2017 180,365 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged tyre valve (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged tyre valve (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 171,887 miles

All inner bushes are perishing on upper front suspension arms.

Both rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 3 Nov 2015 165,365 miles

Oil leak from rear diff.

Nearside headlamp beam image weak.

Fail 27 Oct 2015 164,339 miles

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

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

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

Nearside headlamp beam image weak.

Oil leak from rear diff.

Pass 7 Nov 2014 159,248 miles

Front suspension upper arm bushes perishing.

Fail 7 Nov 2014 159,248 miles

Front suspension upper arm bushes perishing.

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 146,383 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2013 146,354 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 131,035 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 122,655 miles

Gaitor split on osf track rod end.

Fail 17 Oct 2011 122,655 miles

Gaitor split on osf track rod end.

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 111,053 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2009 92,721 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2009 92,696 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 85,242 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 74,120 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 63,276 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 54,063 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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Y604 MOD is a 2001 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 Y604 MOD, 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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Y604 MOD is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 27 July 2001.

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