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Y857 RRX

2001 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

205,239 mi
Last recorded205,239 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY857 RRX
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2017 205,239 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2017 203,706 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 191,451 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 174,684 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 170,927 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 169,513 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 158,341 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 149,941 miles

front brake discs, slightly worn and lipped, advise replacement next time pads are changed

front brake hoses cracked close to mot limits

rear discs heavily corroded, advise replacement

Fail 21 Apr 2011 149,941 miles

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

battery tested as having a bad cell, holding no charge, advise replacement

front brake discs, slightly worn and lipped, advise replacement next time pads are changed

front brake hoses cracked close to mot limits

rear discs heavily corroded, advise replacement

Pass 8 Apr 2010 144,268 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 144,259 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 133,495 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 133,495 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 124,820 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 108,582 miles

All brake disc faces slightly detiorated

Pass 6 Apr 2006 95,757 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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Y857 RRX is a 2001 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y857 RRX, 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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What year was Y857 RRX registered?

Y857 RRX is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 24 May 2001.

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