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Y844 SPS

2001 Audi A6

Blue Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

143,397 mi
Last recorded143,397 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY844 SPS
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 143,397 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 142,717 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 142,175 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 141,746 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 141,532 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 141,463 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 141,263 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 141,098 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 141,098 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 141,050 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 140,424 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 138,891 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 135,984 miles

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

minor underbody corrosion

noise from engine

rear jacking points damaged

Pass 1 Jun 2011 126,210 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 126,204 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 119,344 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 116,957 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 116,907 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 92,634 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 75,860 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2005 55,885 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2005 55,883 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/f head lamp water ingress

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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Y844 SPS is a 2001 Audi A6 in Blue with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y844 SPS, 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 Y844 SPS registered?

Y844 SPS is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 29 May 2001.

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The MOT history for Y844 SPS shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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