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Y882 OBU

2001 Audi A6

Silver Petrol 2671cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

216,124 mi
Last recorded216,124 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY882 OBU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,671cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2019 216,124 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

oil leak

Fail 20 Jul 2019 216,116 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill back (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 213,908 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components.

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Fail 15 Aug 2018 213,906 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components.

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 29 Jul 2017 210,721 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Aug 2016 208,476 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

oil leak

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Aug 2016 208,476 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

oil leak

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2015 204,324 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Feb 2015 204,324 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2014 201,965 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2013 199,789 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2012 196,590 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2011 190,938 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 183,175 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 174,092 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 169,904 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 169,904 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 164,695 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 157,316 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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Y882 OBU is a 2001 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,671cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 Y882 OBU, 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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Y882 OBU is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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