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Y846 LCY

2001 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

63,819 mi
Last recorded63,819 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY846 LCY
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2016 63,819 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s inner face (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Nov 2015

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault abs and brake fault illuminated (3.4.1c)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both n/s and o/s (1.4.A.2f)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both n/s and o/s (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both n/s and o/s (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking brake caliper / pipe (3.6.A.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 246,360 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)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Dec 2014 247,360 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 235,508 miles

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

engine top cover loose

variouse oil leaks in and around engine

Fail 4 Dec 2013 235,508 miles

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

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

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

engine top cover loose

variouse oil leaks in and around engine

Pass 3 Dec 2012 220,320 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 203,631 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/f tyre has a nasty nasty cut in it

Fail 28 Nov 2011 203,515 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/f tyre has a nasty nasty cut in it

Fail 7 Dec 2010 189,460 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 189,460 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 178,571 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2009 168,154 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 163,607 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 156,615 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 156,615 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2006 145,967 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 145,967 miles

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

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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Y846 LCY is a 2001 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 Y846 LCY, 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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Y846 LCY is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 27 June 2001.

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