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Y605 NDN

2001 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,240 mi
Last recorded171,240 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY605 NDN
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2019 171,240 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

multi function dash not readable

Pass 26 Jun 2018 167,079 miles

Coolant leak around front radiator

Exhaust clamps rusted through

Exhaust rusty

Front Front suspension bushes perished

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Subframe rusty

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2018 167,079 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Coolant leak around front radiator

Exhaust clamps rusted through

Exhaust rusty

Front Front suspension bushes perished

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Subframe rusty

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 161,574 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both fronts (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides TCAs (front and rear arms) (2.4.G.2)

Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint both front sides (4) (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

emissions to clean to test

exhaust clamps corroded (still supported ok)

exhaust corrosion

Fail 5 Jul 2017 161,574 miles

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

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

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both fronts (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides TCAs (front and rear arms) (2.4.G.2)

Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint both front sides (4) (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

emissions to clean to test

exhaust clamps corroded (still supported ok)

exhaust corrosion

Pass 25 Jul 2016 157,288 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 25 Jul 2016 157,288 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 152,328 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Jun 2014 147,411 miles

windscreen cracked in offside corner not in peripheral vision

Fail 11 Jun 2014 147,411 miles

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

windscreen cracked in offside corner not in peripheral vision

Pass 15 Apr 2013 137,600 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 127,983 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 119,128 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 15 Apr 2011 119,128 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 109,395 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 108,945 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 99,288 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 99,252 miles

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

oil leaking from rear differential seal

Pass 28 Apr 2008 88,910 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 80,303 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 70,758 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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Y605 NDN is a 2001 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y605 NDN, 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 NDN is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 23 March 2001.

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