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Y83 YVA

2001 Audi A6

Blue Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

189,527 mi
Last recorded189,527 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY83 YVA
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2014 189,527 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 173,660 miles

both headlamp beam images weak and headlamp lenses fading

brakes tested by tapley

front number plate deteriorating very close to excess

n/s/r tyre damaged on sidewall very close to excess

o/s/f flexi brake hose perishing close to excess

Pass 19 Jul 2012 165,438 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 157,866 miles

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

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

engine management light on

o/s/f tyre smooth on inside edge

Pass 4 Oct 2010 147,424 miles

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

o/s headlamp - poor pattern

Fail 30 Sep 2010 147,256 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

o/s headlamp - poor pattern

Pass 1 Oct 2009 131,698 miles

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

n/s/f wheel slight damage

o/s headlamp poor pattern

o/s/f - n/s/f tyres wear to inner edges

oil level on min

slight noise n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 11 Sep 2008 114,705 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2008 114,698 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 98,923 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 98,923 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 82,683 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 82,683 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 May 2006 76,188 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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Y83 YVA is a 2001 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y83 YVA, 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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Y83 YVA is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 21 March 2001.

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