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Y802 MEN

2001 Audi A6

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

259,711 mi
Last recorded259,711 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY802 MEN
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 259,711 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

nearside & offside rear shock shrouds deteriorated

offside door damage repaired with tape

offside rear light repaired with tape

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 25 May 2019 259,696 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Engine mounting excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

nearside & offside rear shock shrouds deteriorated

offside door damage repaired with tape

offside rear light repaired with tape

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 5 May 2018 234,116 miles

nearside & offside rear coil springs corroding

offside door corrosion covered by tape

offside rear lamp repaired with tape

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 5 May 2018 234,116 miles

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

nearside & offside rear coil springs corroding

offside door corrosion covered by tape

offside rear lamp repaired with tape

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 30 Apr 2018 233,606 miles

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

nearside & offside rear coil springs corroding

offside door corrosion covered by tape

offside rear lamp repaired with tape

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 22 May 2017 212,784 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion to offside front door

exhaust flexi outer mesh deteriorating

Pass 19 May 2016 194,256 miles

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

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

offside rear lamp

rear number plate deteriorating

windscreen cracked nearside lower section

Fail 17 May 2016 194,168 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

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

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

offside rear lamp

rear number plate deteriorating

windscreen cracked nearside lower section

Pass 12 May 2015 178,773 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both front wiper blades deteriorating

nearside & offside front anti roll bar links bushes deteriorating

Pass 19 May 2014 161,620 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 161,620 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2013 14,338 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 127,834 miles
Fail 12 May 2012 127,826 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 May 2011 116,106 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

nearside rear tyre outer wall perished

Pass 19 May 2010 107,283 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 May 2009 98,415 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 28 May 2009 36,494 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 22 May 2008 89,824 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 80,144 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 71,573 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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Y802 MEN is a 2001 Audi A6 in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y802 MEN, 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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Y802 MEN is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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