CarVerify

Free Car Check

Y679 MBW

2001 Audi A6

Silver Petrol 1781cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

126,361 mi
Last recorded126,361 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Audi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationY679 MBW
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2015 126,361 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 123,703 miles

o/s/f bottom of engine anti freeze resadue

o/s/f bottom turbo pipe clip broken

Fail 2 Sep 2014 123,703 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

o/s/f bottom of engine anti freeze resadue

o/s/f bottom turbo pipe clip broken

Pass 10 Aug 2013 120,085 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 105,181 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

note/brake pads not fully visible

note/srs light on

Pass 8 Jul 2011 87,541 miles

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

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

air bag light on

Pass 14 Jul 2010 74,479 miles

air bag light on

both front tyres worn bold on inside edges

off side rear tyre on limits 1.6 mil

Fail 14 Jul 2010 74,479 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

air bag light on

both front tyres worn bold on inside edges

off side rear tyre on limits 1.6 mil

Pass 17 Jul 2009 56,256 miles

near side rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 22 Jul 2008 44,920 miles

Both outer cv boots perrished

N/S/F Fog Lamp not working

Rear No plate delaminating

Rear pads badly worn

Pass 22 May 2007 35,297 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 25,019 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Plastic trim covering fuel and brake pipes in places.Unable to inspect fully

Plastic trim fitted to under side of vehicle in places.Unable to inspect steering and suspension fully

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
Full Audi A6 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

Y679 MBW is a 2001 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y679 MBW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y679 MBW?

You can check the full history of Y679 MBW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was Y679 MBW registered?

Y679 MBW is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 30 May 2001.

Is Y679 MBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y679 MBW shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y679 MBW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on Y679 MBW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.