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Y668 HDU

2001 Audi A6

Grey Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

144,828 mi
Last recorded144,828 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY668 HDU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2017 144,828 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear of wheel (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 21 Jun 2017 144,828 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear of wheel (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 144,333 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Jun 2015 142,866 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 142,866 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 140,019 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 May 2013 135,176 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2013 135,130 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 130,232 miles

oil leak - rear diff

Fail 28 Apr 2011 125,729 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

all front pipe exhaust joints blowing

mil light on

noisy pas pump

rear airbags feel weak/spongy

Pass 28 Apr 2011 125,729 miles

all front pipe exhaust joints blowing

mil light on

noisy pas pump

rear airbags feel weak/spongy

Pass 30 Apr 2010 117,952 miles

rear tyres worn to 2mm

Fail 30 Apr 2010 117,952 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear tyres worn to 2mm

Fail 29 Apr 2009 104,058 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 104,058 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 97,681 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine management light on

offside + nearside front track rod end rubber boot split

Fail 5 Apr 2008 97,680 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine management light on

offside + nearside front track rod end rubber boot split

Pass 16 Feb 2007 91,167 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 78,221 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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Y668 HDU is a 2001 Audi A6 in Grey with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 Y668 HDU, 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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Y668 HDU is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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