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Y642 UOS

2001 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

242,750 mi
Last recorded242,750 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2021
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY642 UOS
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2021 242,750 miles

Front suspension subframe corroded

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear suspension subframe corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2021 242,747 miles

Fuel tank insecure Both fuel tank support straps broken (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Ball joint on front straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 241,139 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 238,435 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 232,293 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 232,293 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 226,607 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 222,372 miles

Offside Front power steering rack damp at gaiter area

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2016 222,372 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front power steering rack damp at gaiter area

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2015 220,089 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 220,064 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

all four top suspension arm inner bushed split and deteriorated

Pass 27 Sep 2014 216,632 miles

osr brake sticking on slightly

Fail 27 Sep 2014 216,632 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

osr brake sticking on slightly

Pass 9 Sep 2013 214,384 miles

brake discs corroded

nsf headlamp deteriorated and dip beam pattern poor

Pass 3 Oct 2012 206,743 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 201,771 miles

Oil leak

both rear discs corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2011 201,491 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Oil leak

both rear discs corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2010 193,373 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 175,946 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 175,946 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 May 2008 154,464 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 127,472 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 103,695 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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Y642 UOS is a 2001 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 Y642 UOS, 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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Y642 UOS is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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