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Y698 WDX

2001 Audi A6

Black Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

136,791 mi
Last recorded136,791 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2011
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY698 WDX
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2011 136,791 miles

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

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

air bag light on

engine light on

n/s/f tyre worn almost smooth on inner edge.

n/s/r tyre worn almost smooth on inner edge and going out of shape.

o/s/f tyre worn almost smooth on inner edge.205/55r16 94 wxl

Fail 24 Sep 2011 136,791 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

air bag light on

engine light on

n/s/f tyre worn almost smooth on inner edge.

n/s/r tyre worn almost smooth on inner edge and going out of shape.

o/s/f tyre worn almost smooth on inner edge.205/55r16 94 wxl

Fail 17 Aug 2010 124,064 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 124,064 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 114,530 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

air bag warning light on

offside rear tyre slightly worn on edges

some suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 21 Aug 2008 108,613 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 108,600 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

16946 system voltage low.(fuses,battery,wiring,engine control relay)

17831 secondary air injection (air) system,bank 1.(hose connections.air valve/solenoid

65535 air bag light.might be because nearside air bag switched off

offside rear tyre worn

Pass 3 Aug 2007 90,152 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 90,146 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 80,003 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 80,003 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2005 69,829 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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Y698 WDX is a 2001 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 Y698 WDX, 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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Y698 WDX is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 6 June 2001.

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