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Y638 MBW

2001 Audi A6

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

109,225 mi
Last recorded109,225 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY638 MBW
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 109,225 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear axle beam corroded but not seriously weakened

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

exhaust in poor condition

Fail 28 Jul 2017 109,225 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement droplink (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear arm (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement droplink (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust in poor condition

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear axle beam corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 25 Jul 2016 102,441 miles

windscreen cracked

Fail 22 Jul 2016 102,441 miles

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

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

windscreen cracked

Fail 18 Jul 2015 93,671 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2015 93,671 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 85,320 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eml light on

sill covers fitted

slight bind on osf brake

windscreen broken nsf lower corner but not effecting drivers view at present time

Fail 23 Jul 2014 85,263 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eml light on

sill covers fitted

slight bind on osf brake

windscreen broken nsf lower corner but not effecting drivers view at present time

Pass 11 Jul 2013 81,704 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2013 81,257 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

eml light on dash

windscreen crack on passengers side at bottom

Pass 5 Jul 2012 73,593 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 60,731 miles

Nearside rear brake disc starting to corrode.

Offside front inner brake disc starting to corrode.

Offside rear brake disc starting to corrode.

Pass 21 Jul 2010 57,981 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 57,981 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 52,303 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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Y638 MBW is a 2001 Audi A6 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y638 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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Y638 MBW is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 30 May 2001.

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