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Y79 OCT

2001 Audi A6

Silver Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

143,685 mi
Last recorded143,685 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY79 OCT
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2015 143,685 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

nearside front brake disc very badly corroded/pitted

offside front brake disc very badly corroded/pitted

Pass 13 Jun 2014 138,938 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 138,938 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 135,625 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 132,235 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 22 May 2012 132,203 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 May 2011 124,204 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 119,210 miles

Sill covers fitted

Nearside & offside front brake flexi hose's perrished

Nearside rear tyre sidewall perrished

Fail 16 Jun 2010 119,208 miles

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

Engine light on

Nearside & offside front brake flexi hose's perrished

Nearside rear tyre sidewall perrished

Sill covers fitted

Pass 16 May 2009 115,014 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 115,011 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 109,549 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 109,549 miles

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

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

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

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

advise engine managment light on

Pass 16 Jan 2007 103,755 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 103,746 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)

ex rusty not yet blowing

Pass 10 Jan 2006 95,676 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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Y79 OCT is a 2001 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 Y79 OCT, 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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What year was Y79 OCT registered?

Y79 OCT is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 28 March 2001.

Is Y79 OCT safe to buy?

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