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Y851 NLX

2001 Audi A6

Silver Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

126,612 mi
Last recorded126,612 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY851 NLX
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2016 126,612 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 125,581 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 125,581 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 113,364 miles

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

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

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

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

eng mgt light on

Fail 17 Jul 2013 113,364 miles

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 Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

eng mgt light on

Pass 20 Jul 2012 103,075 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 94,799 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 88,757 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2010 88,757 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2009 79,146 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 17 Jun 2008 72,176 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 72,176 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 61,201 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 52,748 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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Y851 NLX is a 2001 Audi A6 in Silver 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 Y851 NLX, 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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Y851 NLX is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 1 July 2001.

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