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Y656 BRP

2001 Audi A6

Grey Lpg 2671cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

106,996 mi
Last recorded106,996 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2021
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY656 BRP
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,671cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2021 106,996 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below on edge minimum elsewhere (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge minimum (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside & nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

loud knock suspension/ not found?

note several new parts fitted

Fail 15 Jun 2021 106,996 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below on edge minimum elsewhere (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge minimum (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside & nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

loud knock suspension/ not found?

note several new parts fitted

Pass 5 Apr 2019 103,453 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 1 Apr 2019 103,453 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 98,342 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 93,590 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 90,564 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 84,999 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 84,999 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 78,745 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 78,745 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2013 72,540 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 63,327 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 54,452 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 42,824 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 35,384 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 34,872 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 32,222 miles

front brake pads worn

Pass 19 Jun 2006 28,755 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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Y656 BRP is a 2001 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,671cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 Y656 BRP, 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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What year was Y656 BRP registered?

Y656 BRP is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 11 June 2001.

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