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Y853 GBD

2001 Audi A6

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

238,571 mi
Last recorded238,571 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY853 GBD
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2016 238,571 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Oct 2016 238,571 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 218,363 miles

Engine undertrays fitted

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 10 Oct 2015 218,332 miles

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

Engine undertrays fitted

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 208,785 miles

both rear tyres worn low 2mm

damage to o/s of vehicle

engine under shield fitted

front anti roll bar link bushes in poor condition

n/s/f tyre worn low

o/s front and rear wheel arches corroding

o/s/f flexi brake hose perished

slight grease leak from o/s outer cv boot

Fail 28 Sep 2014 208,750 miles

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

both rear tyres worn low 2mm

damage to o/s of vehicle

engine under shield fitted

front anti roll bar link bushes in poor condition

n/s/f tyre worn low

o/s front and rear wheel arches corroding

o/s/f flexi brake hose perished

slight grease leak from o/s outer cv boot

Pass 28 Sep 2013 203,581 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 192,603 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 192,603 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2011 185,353 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 175,086 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2009 169,504 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 147,134 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 119,562 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 101,022 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2005 76,724 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 14 Jul 2005 76,724 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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Y853 GBD is a 2001 Audi A6 in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 Y853 GBD, 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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Y853 GBD is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 28 June 2001.

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