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Y796 KDD

2001 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

75,908 mi
Last recorded75,908 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2022
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY796 KDD
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2022 75,908 miles

ABS inadvertently operating at low speed.

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front tyre nail in tread

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Aug 2022 75,871 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding unable to check wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front tyre nail in tread

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

all front upper suspension arm inner bushes perished but no movement

front fog not working

Pass 24 Aug 2021 67,060 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 67,058 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 65,490 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 63,947 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 61,770 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 58,719 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 10 Mar 2015 55,704 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 51,997 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 48,009 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 43,902 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 39,670 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 39,670 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 35,844 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 31,817 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 27,266 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 23,017 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 18,557 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 KDD is a 2001 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 Y796 KDD, 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 KDD is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 19 April 2001.

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