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Y848 MNW

2001 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2018
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

218,041 mi
Last recorded218,041 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY848 MNW
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2017 218,041 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 216,887 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2016 216,887 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 215,834 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 215,834 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2014 214,245 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 212,790 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 212,790 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2012 204,173 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 204,173 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 196,178 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 189,019 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 189,019 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 181,644 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 181,644 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 176,034 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2010 176,034 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 168,442 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 162,901 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 156,430 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 149,462 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2007 149,457 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 121,614 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2006 111,307 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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Y848 MNW is a 2001 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 Y848 MNW, 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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Y848 MNW is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 26 July 2001.

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