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Y671 KAF

2001 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

221,223 mi
Last recorded221,223 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY671 KAF
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2019 221,223 miles

Nearside Front Outer sidewall damaged

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) A lot. ()

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

o/s transmission mounting bottom cup corroded away.

very small corrosion o/s front subframe

Fail 16 Aug 2019 221,223 miles

Nearside Front Outer sidewall damaged

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) A lot. ()

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

o/s transmission mounting bottom cup corroded away.

very small corrosion o/s front subframe

Pass 13 Apr 2018 211,990 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 211,975 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 201,689 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 Oct 2014 201,689 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 182,784 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2012 163,609 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 148,668 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 5 Sep 2011 147,815 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 135,617 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brake pads look low

Pass 30 Sep 2009 118,588 miles

wear to front tyres

Pass 19 Sep 2008 103,854 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 103,854 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 90,129 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 74,256 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 74,256 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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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Y671 KAF is a 2001 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 Y671 KAF, 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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Y671 KAF is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 30 July 2001.

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