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Y887 YRV

2001 Audi A6

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

153,210 mi
Last recorded153,210 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY887 YRV
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2019 153,210 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 146,010 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 143,433 miles

225/55/17 97w (f), 101h (r)

headlamp lenses deteriorated and beam images poor

slight deterioration to o/s and n/s front suspension upper arm inner bushes (2 arms on each side)

slight perishing to n/s/f outer cv gaiter

slight perishing to rear brake hoses and very slight perishing to front brake hoses

slight wear and corrosion to front brake discs

tyre tread depths; both front 7.0mm, both rear 7.5mm,

Pass 9 May 2017 138,950 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

n/s and o/s front suspension upper rear bushes starting to unbond

rear registration plate in poor condition and starting to delaminate

Fail 5 May 2017 138,950 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s and o/s front suspension upper rear bushes starting to unbond

rear registration plate in poor condition and starting to delaminate

Pass 10 May 2016 132,390 miles

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

n/s/f head lamp has a poor beam image.

slight binding detected on o/s/r brake when rotated by hand.

slight perishing to flexi brake hoses.

tread depths: n/s/f on 2mm o/s/f on 3mm, n/s/r on 7mm, o/s/r on 6.5mm.

tyre size: 225/55/17 V.

Fail 10 May 2016 132,390 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

n/s/f head lamp has a poor beam image.

slight binding detected on o/s/r brake when rotated by hand.

slight perishing to flexi brake hoses.

tread depths: n/s/f on 2mm o/s/f on 3mm, n/s/r on 7mm, o/s/r on 6.5mm.

tyre size: 225/55/17 V.

Pass 6 May 2015 126,639 miles

rear no plate in poor condition, slight perrishing to front and rear brake hoses, head lamp beam images weak, tyre tread depths; both front 5.0mm, n/s/r 7.0, o/s/r 7.5mm, 225/55/17 97w / 101h

Pass 20 May 2014 123,669 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s and o/s headlamp beam images very weak

tyre tread depths n/s/f 3mm o/s/f 4mm both rear 7mm 225/55R17 97W front 101H XL rear

Pass 3 May 2013 120,635 miles

stone chips to windscreen

tyre tread depths n/s/f 4mm o/s/f 5mm n/s/r 3mm o/s/r 2.5mm 225/55R17 97W front 97V rear

Pass 18 May 2012 111,144 miles

tread depths: both front on 6mm, both rear on 5mm.

tyre size:225/55/17 97W.

Pass 19 May 2011 99,720 miles

both front tyres perishing

cut to n/s/f tyre not deep enough to reach ply/cords

n/s wiper blade juddering

o/s/f outer door handle opperating at the end of its travel

rear brake pads getting low

slight imbalance to rear brakes

tyre tread depths n/s/f 3mm o/s/f 4mm n/s/r 6mm o/s/r 5mm 225/55r17 97v

Pass 19 May 2010 89,326 miles

tread depths: both front on 4mm, both rear new.

tyre size: 225/55 R 17 97v.

Fail 18 May 2010 89,326 miles

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

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

slight perishing to both rear tyres.

tread depths: both front on 4mm, n/s/r on 3mm, o/s/r on 2mm.

tyre size: 225/55 R 17 97v.

Pass 14 May 2009 79,674 miles

both front outer c,v gaitors cracking.

both rear tyres perishing.

slight gearbox oil leak.

tread depths: both front on 5mm, both rear on 3mm.

tyre size: 225/55/17V.

Fail 13 May 2009 79,674 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

both front outer c,v gaitors cracking.

both rear tyres perishing.

slight gearbox oil leak.

tread depths: both front on 5mm, both rear on 3mm.

tyre size: 225/55/17V.

Pass 30 Apr 2008 71,643 miles

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

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

front and rear number plates slightly deteriorated

tyre tread depths both front 7mm both rear 4mm 225/55r17v fitted

Pass 23 May 2007 65,046 miles

n/s/f tyre approching wear limit of 1.6mm.

tread depths:n/s/f on 2.5mm, o/s/f on 3mm, both rear on 5mm.

tyre size:225/55/17V.

Pass 15 May 2006 53,991 miles

Front brake pads 65-75% worn, Rear brake pads 65-75% worn.

slight gear box oil leak, slight corrosion to rear discs. †

tyre size 225/55//17V tread depths, aill four tyres on 5mm.

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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Y887 YRV is a 2001 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 Y887 YRV, 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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Y887 YRV is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 22 May 2001.

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