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Y788 NLL

2001 Audi A6

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,271 mi
Last recorded132,271 miles
Recorded on23 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY788 NLL
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2018 132,271 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside side rear fuel filter connecting pipe slight corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2018 132,046 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust box badly corroded+hole+blowing (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre mounting bracket corroded+broken (7.1.1)

raer bumper damaged/hole

nearside headlamp lens dull

oil leaks

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and offside rear lower wishbone bushes deteiorated (2.4.G.2)

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

both front anti-roll bar drop link bushes deteriorated

both front suspensions struts rusted

nearside front fog lamp missing

(strong advice) offside rear fuel filter connecting metal pipe badly rusted

Pass 11 Mar 2017 124,001 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (3.5.1i)

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

engine oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2016 118,259 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chips (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 112,403 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2014 107,754 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Mar 2014 107,753 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 102,090 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2013 102,088 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 94,564 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine fan noisy

front brake disc rusty inner face

rear brake disc rusty & lipped

Oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2011 85,851 miles

front brake disc worn & lipped rusty

rear brake disc worn & lipped rusty

tracking car pulling to right

Fail 30 Mar 2011 85,851 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

front brake disc worn & lipped rusty

rear brake disc worn & lipped rusty

tracking car pulling to right

Pass 18 Mar 2010 78,465 miles

Front No.Plate starting too detatch from backing plate.

Pass 25 Oct 2008 69,936 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 57,242 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 45,050 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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Y788 NLL is a 2001 Audi A6 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y788 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y788 NLL registered?

Y788 NLL is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 19 April 2001.

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