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Y852 LNC

2001 Audi A6

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2018
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

151,674 mi
Last recorded151,674 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY852 LNC
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2017 151,674 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2017 151,670 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 144,240 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 9 Jan 2017 144,219 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 1 Dec 2015 127,669 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 127,664 miles

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

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

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

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)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 120,527 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 111,208 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre outer wall scuffed

Fail 28 Apr 2014 111,201 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre outer wall scuffed

Pass 23 May 2013 104,601 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 104,601 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 99,287 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Jun 2012 99,274 miles

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Jun 2011 92,892 miles

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

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 1 Jun 2011 92,823 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 4 Jun 2010 88,018 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 76,480 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

slight movement in both front lower arm bushes

Fail 29 Jan 2009 76,480 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

slight movement in both front lower arm bushes

Pass 27 Jun 2008 71,204 miles

handbrake high

high level brake light has one bulb out

n/s/f outer cv boot cracking

o/s & n/s/f tyres low on inner edges & cracking but not showing cords at time of test

o/s/f outer cv boot cracking

o/s/r tyre has nail in it

Pass 25 Jun 2007 62,571 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 62,571 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Jun 2006 54,383 miles

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre inner edge badly scrubbed

offside rear brakes slightly binding

rear brake discs worn /corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2005 48,328 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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Y852 LNC is a 2001 Audi A6 in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 Y852 LNC, 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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Y852 LNC is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 20 June 2001.

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