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Y612 OLF

2001 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

193,976 mi
Last recorded193,976 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY612 OLF
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 193,976 miles

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

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

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

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear suspension arm inner bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak from engine ()

bodywork damage n/s/f covered with tape

heavy corrosion to front to rear fuel pipe unions

Fail 19 Aug 2017 193,693 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Fuel system component leaking down back of engine (7.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint front suspension arm (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth on inner and outer edges

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

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

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

Offside Front odd wheel fitted but tyres sizes same across axle

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear suspension arm inner bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak from engine ()

heavy corrosion to front to rear fuel pipe unions

Pass 23 Aug 2016 189,581 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 189,581 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 186,995 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 182,220 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 178,891 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

front brake discs corroded & pitted

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 24 Jul 2013 178,891 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

front brake discs corroded & pitted

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 15 Sep 2012 175,727 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 175,682 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 168,596 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 161,922 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 161,902 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 142,195 miles

front brake discs poor condition

rear brake discs poor condition

Fail 15 Sep 2009 142,153 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

front brake discs poor condition

rear brake discs poor condition

Pass 15 Apr 2009 135,014 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Apr 2009 134,892 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 132,468 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 107,337 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 86,158 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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Y612 OLF is a 2001 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 Y612 OLF, 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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Y612 OLF is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 24 May 2001.

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