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Y778 FNO

2001 Audi A6

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

154,457 mi
Last recorded154,457 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY778 FNO
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2017 154,457 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 145,667 miles

mot test carried out in wet conditions

o/s/f outer cv boot slight leak

under body covers fitted

Fail 6 Feb 2016 142,666 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

mot test carried out in wet conditions

o/s/f outer cv boot slight leak

under body covers fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2015 136,093 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seats fitted

head lights discoloured (borderline)

rear number plate discoloured (borderline)

under body wet due to weather

Fail 8 Jan 2015 136,091 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seats fitted

head lights discoloured (borderline)

rear number plate discoloured (borderline)

under body wet due to weather

Pass 15 Jan 2014 125,552 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 123,757 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 118,939 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 112,943 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 112,943 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 107,628 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 107,628 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 98,071 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 98,071 miles

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 15 Feb 2008 84,953 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 67,833 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 56,382 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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Y778 FNO is a 2001 Audi A6 in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 Y778 FNO, 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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Y778 FNO is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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