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Y879 GBD

2001 Audi A6

Blue Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

133,067 mi
Last recorded133,067 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY879 GBD
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2012 133,067 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 5 Nov 2012 133,067 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 128,564 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 128,519 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 123,418 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 118,457 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 118,448 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 114,398 miles

both wiper rubbers split.

engine managment light staying on.

Fail 18 Nov 2008 114,398 miles

Centre Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

both wiper rubbers split.

engine managment light staying on.

Pass 15 Nov 2007 90,468 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Fail 9 Nov 2007 90,036 miles

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

nearside front outer c.v boot very badly cracked.

Pass 27 Nov 2006 68,455 miles

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

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 tyre worn on edges

Fail 23 Nov 2006 68,221 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Nov 2005 59,658 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low & slight damage to outer sidewall. †offside front tyre worn on inner edge. †

oil leak

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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Y879 GBD is a 2001 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Y879 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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Y879 GBD is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 29 June 2001.

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