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Y878 NLX

2001 Audi A6

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

132,469 mi
Last recorded132,469 miles
Recorded on16 May 2022
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY878 NLX
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2022 132,469 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2022 132,469 miles

Emissions not tested Flexi Coupling - Leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 128,228 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 142,459 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2019 121,592 miles

Body insecure exhaust shields (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Emissions not tested due to engine stalling (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 111,215 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 101,523 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 91,288 miles

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

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

headlamp images weak

Fail 5 Dec 2016 91,273 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

headlamp images weak

Pass 5 Jan 2016 84,368 miles

oil leak engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 18 Dec 2014 78,696 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Dec 2014 78,696 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2014 74,987 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 73,421 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 71,599 miles

all four disc's slightly rusty

centre exhaust mounting broken

Pass 9 May 2011 67,572 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 56,937 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 51,881 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 44,842 miles

front wipers starting to smear

Pass 8 May 2007 37,889 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 32,402 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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Y878 NLX is a 2001 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 Y878 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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Y878 NLX is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 1 July 2001.

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