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Y672 VBJ

2001 Audi A6

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

182,021 mi
Last recorded182,021 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY672 VBJ
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2015 182,021 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s rear brake binding slightly

Fail 28 Jan 2015 181,930 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged 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)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front reg damaged/cracked

N/S/R tyre 2mm and cracking

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S/F flexie cracked

O/S/R brake binding and disc discoloured

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Patterns very blurry & Headlight lense`s misty

Rear Diff wet

Scuttle full of water

Pass 31 Jan 2014 174,520 miles

rear brake discs corroded and blue

rear diff leaking

Fail 27 Jan 2014 174,517 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

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

rear brake discs corroded and blue

rear diff leaking

Pass 15 Nov 2012 164,793 miles

Headlight patterns very badly blurry only just see the pattern

N/S outer C.V boot weaping

O/S outer C.V cracking

O/S/F flexie cracking

O/s/R brake binding slightly

Rear Dis`cs slightly corroded and discoloured

Shocks slightly soft

Fail 15 Nov 2012 164,793 miles

Headlight patterns very badly blurry only just see the pattern

N/S outer C.V boot weaping

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/S outer C.V cracking

O/S/F flexie cracking

O/s/R brake binding slightly

Rear Dis`cs slightly corroded and discoloured

Shocks slightly soft

Pass 17 Nov 2011 156,303 miles

Gearbox oil leak

N/S/F C.V boot weeping

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Final drive oil leak

Various brake pipes corroded

Wipers starting too striek

Fail 17 Nov 2011 156,303 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Gearbox oil leak

N/S/F C.V boot weeping

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Final drive oil leak

Various brake pipes corroded

Wipers starting too striek

Pass 8 Oct 2010 148,996 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2010 148,992 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 138,823 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Dec 2009 138,823 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 128,531 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 83,269 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 65,134 miles

corner of front number plate insecure.

left hand front wheel kerbed.

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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Y672 VBJ is a 2001 Audi A6 in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y672 VBJ, 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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Y672 VBJ is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 7 March 2001.

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