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Y797 FEP

2001 Audi A6

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

156,511 mi
Last recorded156,511 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY797 FEP
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2016 156,511 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2016 154,509 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 139,473 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 127,400 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 124,122 miles

Brake warning light on

Nearside door mirror damaged

Pass 4 Oct 2011 121,078 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 121,078 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside wing mirror smashed

some corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 1 Dec 2010 117,392 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 117,392 miles

Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 111,418 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 111,418 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

cracking on both front flexi pipes

cv boots cracking

nearside rear tyre on limit on edge

offside front tyre to limit on edge

Pass 7 Oct 2008 107,084 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 14 Sep 2007 102,830 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 102,830 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2007 102,173 miles

o/s rear bumper requires securing,

Pass 12 May 2006 96,287 miles

n/s front tyre worn below 2.5mm with heavy outer edge wear,

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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Y797 FEP is a 2001 Audi A6 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 Y797 FEP, 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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Y797 FEP is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 17 May 2001.

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