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Y684 AAB

2001 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

235,142 mi
Last recorded235,142 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2022
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY684 AAB
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2022 235,142 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s/f and o/s/f wings corroded but no sharpe edges

Pass 18 Aug 2021 229,357 miles

Coil spring corroded All on car (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front both wings slightly corroded.

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front & rear arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 224,562 miles

All suspension bushes are slightly worn/perished

All suspension components have general age related corrosion

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2020 224,562 miles

All suspension bushes are slightly worn/perished

All suspension components have general age related corrosion

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction Items hanging from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 221,277 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Aug 2019 221,275 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 217,359 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 20 Aug 2018 217,359 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 214,552 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 214,533 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 210,406 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 206,014 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 201,502 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 196,863 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 187,328 miles

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

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

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

advise air bag lamp on

advise both rear brake discs pitted and corroded

advise horn out put low but can still be heard

Pass 9 Aug 2011 177,055 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2010 168,383 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 168,383 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 156,414 miles

All brake discs are slightly corroded and worn

Pass 19 May 2008 152,489 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 140,828 miles

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

Slight pitting and corrosion front brake discs

Fail 1 Jun 2007 140,828 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 128,396 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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Y684 AAB is a 2001 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 Y684 AAB, 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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Y684 AAB is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 18 June 2001.

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