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Y78 OBF

2001 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

69,671 mi
Last recorded69,671 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY78 OBF
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 69,671 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 69,654 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear shock absorbers corroded

undertray fitted , front

Fail 1 Apr 2025 69,642 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear shock absorbers corroded

undertray fitted , front

Pass 22 Nov 2023 69,229 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 68,572 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 68,378 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 67,673 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 65,912 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 63,506 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 60,601 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 56,400 miles

Oil leak ()

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 54,431 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 48,937 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 47,016 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 44,318 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 41,031 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 37,540 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 34,562 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 28,767 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 23,765 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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Y78 OBF is a 2001 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 Y78 OBF, 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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Y78 OBF is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 19 June 2001.

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