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Y796 HGX

2001 Audi A6

Silver Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

167,371 mi
Last recorded167,371 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY796 HGX
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2018 167,371 miles

both headlamp lenses poor

Fail 17 Aug 2018 167,371 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

both headlamp lenses poor

Pass 4 May 2017 153,027 miles

antiroll bar link bushes worn front both sides

both front tyres worn on the inside edges

both headlamp lenses poor

front discs have slight corrosion on the edges of the inside face

Fail 27 Apr 2017 152,945 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

antiroll bar link bushes worn front both sides

both front tyres worn on the inside edges

both headlamp lenses poor

front discs have slight corrosion on the edges of the inside face

Pass 28 Apr 2016 142,096 miles

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

both front brake hoses have slight cracking

both headlamp lenses poor

Fail 25 Apr 2016 142,046 miles

Direction indicators not working sometimes wont work and sometimes only work briefly (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/r16 91w (4.1.E.1)

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

both front brake hoses have slight cracking

both headlamp lenses poor

Pass 22 Apr 2015 134,609 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 129,507 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2013 121,024 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Mar 2012 111,997 miles

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

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

part of high level brake light not working

srs light on dash

Pass 27 Mar 2012 111,997 miles

part of high level brake light not working

srs light on dash

Pass 10 Feb 2011 107,702 miles

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

Oil leak

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

front brake discs slightly corroaded

Pass 19 Mar 2010 102,908 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 102,881 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2009 96,272 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 96,271 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 86,599 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 77,269 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 65,120 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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Y796 HGX is a 2001 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 Y796 HGX, 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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Y796 HGX is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 4 June 2001.

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