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Y784 KNB

2001 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

242,578 mi
Last recorded242,578 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY784 KNB
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2017 242,578 miles

Front brake discs deteriorated at outer edges

Offside Front wing has temporary repair to arch.

head light lenses deteriorated

Pass 13 Dec 2016 237,119 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides corroded on inner (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged glass deteriorated ()

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper arms inner bushes deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake binding slightly

Nearside Rear Handbrake arm on caliper not returning to stop position

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper inner suspension arms bushes deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Dec 2016 237,119 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides corroded on inner (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged glass deteriorated ()

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper arms inner bushes deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake binding slightly

Nearside Rear Handbrake arm on caliper not returning to stop position

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper inner suspension arms bushes deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 229,149 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides yellowed and deteriorated (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front wiper split and deteriorated

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

front tyres worn on inner edges

fuel pipes at rear deteriorated

Fail 8 Dec 2015 229,119 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides yellowed and deteriorated (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front wiper split and deteriorated

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

front tyres worn on inner edges

fuel pipes at rear deteriorated

Pass 10 Dec 2014 218,116 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 218,955 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front tyre worn very low on in side edge. Both front headlamp paturns poor

Pass 26 Nov 2013 210,542 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 195,826 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 187,059 miles

MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.

Fail 4 Nov 2011 187,059 miles

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

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

N/S/F BRAKE HOSE STARTING TO SPLIT.O/S/F+N/S/F LOWER FRONT SUSPENSION ARMS BALL JOINTS WORN.PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.

Pass 13 Apr 2011 177,149 miles

O/S/F+N/S/F BRAKE HOSE STARTING TO SPLIT.O/S/F LOWER FRONT BALL JOINT BOOT DETACHED.PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/BUSHES.BRAKE BALANCE ONLY JUST IN LIMITS.

Pass 1 Apr 2010 155,963 miles

INCOMPLETE SEAT BELT CHECK-C/S.F PADS CLOSE LIMIT?MINOR PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-STEERING-F SUSPENSION.O/S/R TYRE CLOSE LIMIT.O/S/F+N/S/F BRAKE HOSE STARTING TO SPLIT.

Pass 6 Apr 2009 139,999 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 139,997 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

OIL LEVEL MIN.MINOR PLAY O/S/F+N/S/F LOWER F BALL JOINT.O/S/F+N/S/F BRAKE HOSE STARTING TO SPLIT.

Pass 16 Apr 2008 123,684 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 123,645 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

INCOMPLETE SEAT BELT CHECK-C/S.GENERAL PLAY STEERING/SUSPENSION.DAMAGE N/S/F TYRE WALL.DAMAGE WHEEL RIMS.O/S/F+N/S/F BRAKE HOSE PERISHED.

Pass 13 Apr 2007 101,521 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 101,510 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 87,455 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 87,455 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.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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Y784 KNB is a 2001 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 Y784 KNB, 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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Y784 KNB is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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