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Y82 HKW

2001 Audi A6

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

74,013 mi
Last recorded74,013 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY82 HKW
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 74,013 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 May 2025 70,919 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 67,953 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2024 67,953 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 64,876 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 62,080 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 59,460 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front upper rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 56,663 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 52,492 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 49,042 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 45,779 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2017 45,779 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 42,479 miles

Front tyre edge wear

Fail 20 Jun 2016 42,479 miles

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

Front tyre edge wear

Pass 10 Jun 2015 37,958 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 33,763 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

zero emissions reading

Pass 10 Jun 2013 31,641 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 31,219 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 30,075 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 30,074 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 28,026 miles

brake discs corroded inner all

Pass 12 Jun 2009 26,178 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 24,671 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 22,984 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 21,064 miles

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

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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Y82 HKW is a 2001 Audi A6 in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 Y82 HKW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y82 HKW registered?

Y82 HKW is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 22 May 2001.

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