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Y712 KSF

2001 Audi A6

Beige Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

143,474 mi
Last recorded143,474 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY712 KSF
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2021 143,474 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Jan 2021 143,463 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front and rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake performance not tested caliper leaking (1.2.1 (g))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Jan 2020 136,813 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play straight arm ball joint slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play straight arm ball joint slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 129,037 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes along side fuel tank corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 120,367 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 110,125 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexy (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 101,806 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 93,590 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 88,651 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 83,935 miles

both rear tyres on 3.0mm

Pass 5 Jan 2012 79,287 miles

o/s/f upper alloy rear arm inner bush worn marked with yellow

Pass 18 Jan 2011 72,823 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2011 72,823 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2009 62,542 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 56,983 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 49,999 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 43,918 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 37,457 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 37,445 miles

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

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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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Y712 KSF is a 2001 Audi A6 in Beige with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 Y712 KSF, 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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Y712 KSF is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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