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Y87 XBM

2001 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

197,565 mi
Last recorded197,565 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY87 XBM
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2016 197,565 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2016 197,565 miles

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage lamp lens (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 192,238 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 185,367 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

drivers door mirror glass cracked

front number plate cracked

Fail 30 Jul 2014 185,367 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

drivers door mirror glass cracked

front number plate cracked

Pass 24 Aug 2013 180,059 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 174,198 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 174,198 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 165,853 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2011 165,853 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 157,590 miles

condensation in o/s front head lamp

n/s front spot light not working

Fail 24 Aug 2010 157,590 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

condensation in o/s front head lamp

n/s front spot light not working

Pass 18 Aug 2009 146,800 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 136,674 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 123,614 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 123,614 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 118,068 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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Y87 XBM is a 2001 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 Y87 XBM, 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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Y87 XBM is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 1 July 2001.

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