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Y605 MBW

2001 Audi A6

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,686 mi
Last recorded93,686 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2012
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY605 MBW
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2012 93,686 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 93,686 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)

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

Engine management light is on.

Slight lip on brake discs.

Pass 13 Jun 2011 89,874 miles

Engine management light is on.

Front and rear brake discs are corroded.

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear brakes are binding slightly.

Pass 3 Jun 2010 83,387 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 74,565 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 64,933 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 64,933 miles

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

major oil leak

Pass 23 May 2007 53,659 miles

Oil leak

intermittant fault on offside front outer door handle

Pass 24 May 2006 43,855 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2005 34,446 miles

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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Y605 MBW is a 2001 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y605 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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Y605 MBW is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 30 May 2001.

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