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Y836 JFG

2001 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

211,780 mi
Last recorded211,780 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY836 JFG
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2018 211,780 miles

Exhaust hangers slightly corroded

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (slight) (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Off side and Near Side, slightly faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Unable to fully check under body, engine compartment or brake pipes, due to under trays, engine covers and underseal.

Fail 16 Jul 2018 211,780 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit clamp missing (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust hangers slightly corroded

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (slight) (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Off side and Near Side, slightly faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn top rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Unable to fully check under body, engine compartment or brake pipes, due to under trays, engine covers and underseal.

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached modified top mount (5.3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached frount upper rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 203,600 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 194,910 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine cover and under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 18 Jul 2015 186,707 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 180,950 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 170,216 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 170,216 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 159,760 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 148,145 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 135,221 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 122,224 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 108,974 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 92,835 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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Y836 JFG is a 2001 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 Y836 JFG, 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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Y836 JFG is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 27 June 2001.

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