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Y859 TUK

2001 Audi A6

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

210,029 mi
Last recorded210,029 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY859 TUK
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2016 210,029 miles

windows tinted

Front wearing on inner edge

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

oil leak

Fail 12 Feb 2016 210,021 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Front wearing on inner edge

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

oil leak

windows tinted

Pass 29 Jan 2015 184,508 miles

window tints dark

Fail 29 Jan 2015 184,508 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

window tints dark

Pass 20 Feb 2014 161,628 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 159,714 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 152,089 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 May 2011 143,660 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 143,660 miles

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Pass 11 May 2010 132,978 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2009 121,859 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 28 Apr 2009 121,510 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 13 May 2008 111,755 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2007 101,032 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 101,032 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2006 87,269 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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Y859 TUK is a 2001 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 Y859 TUK, 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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Y859 TUK is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 18 May 2001.

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