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Y693 NLL

2001 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

216,012 mi
Last recorded216,012 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY693 NLL
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2017 216,012 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2016 198,196 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 213,478 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front tyres on limit

Pass 11 Mar 2014 197,902 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

anti rollbar links worn

exhaust corroded

headlamps misty

rear numberplate deteriorated

right outer cv boot leaking

slight play in right ball joints

Fail 11 Mar 2014 197,902 miles

exhaust corroded

headlamps misty

rear numberplate deteriorated

right outer cv boot leaking

slight play in right ball joints

anti rollbar links worn

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 May 2013 184,894 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front bumper damaged

left tyre tread worn on inside edge

rear axle bushes worn

Fail 1 May 2013 184,723 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front bumper damaged

left tyre tread worn on inside edge

rear axle bushes worn

Pass 19 Apr 2012 164,639 miles

Air Bag light on

Exhaust system rusty

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

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc's distorted

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Left headlamp security

Left rear wheel arch damaged

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

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

Rear number plate condition

Spare wheel well damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Mar 2012 164,275 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

airbag light on

front brake discs distorted

left headlamp security

rear brake discs corroded

right lower ball joint boot small split

Pass 8 Mar 2011 142,985 miles

airbag light on

oil leak

rear axle bushes worn

rear tyre sidewalls damaged

rear tyre treads worn on edge

Fail 8 Mar 2011 142,985 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

airbag light on

oil leak

power steering noisey

rear axle bushes worn

rear tyre sidewalls damaged

rear tyre treads worn on edge

Pass 9 Apr 2010 122,165 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 122,165 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 105,924 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 92,186 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 92,186 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2007 78,777 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 78,775 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 62,781 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2005 47,664 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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Y693 NLL is a 2001 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 Y693 NLL, 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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Y693 NLL is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 10 May 2001.

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