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Y656 NLP

2001 Audi A6

Blue Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

61,497 mi
Last recorded61,497 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY656 NLP
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2016 61,497 miles

oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2015 53,544 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Mar 2015 53,541 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2014 47,701 miles

Offside rear passanger seatbelt could not be tested as a childseat is fitted.

Pass 19 Apr 2013 43,362 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2012 41,730 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Apr 2012 41,730 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak

front c link bushes detoriated

Pass 26 Apr 2011 40,345 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 26 Apr 2010 38,733 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 36,816 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside front ball joint boot split

Nearside trackrod end boot split

front registration plate cracked

Pass 9 Jul 2008 35,255 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 35,255 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 32,525 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 26,938 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 26,928 miles

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

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 NLP is a 2001 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 NLP, 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 NLP registered?

Y656 NLP is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 25 May 2001.

Is Y656 NLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y656 NLP shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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