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Y895 JCS

2001 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

123,121 mi
Last recorded123,121 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY895 JCS
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2014 123,121 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

n/s/r light cracked

Fail 8 Sep 2014 123,098 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

n/s/r light cracked

Pass 24 Sep 2013 113,890 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2013 113,377 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 103,625 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s trak rod end rubber in poor condition

rear discs & pads worn & corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2012 103,625 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (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)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s trak rod end rubber in poor condition

rack boots twisted

rear discs & pads worn & corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2011 92,601 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front suspension link arm balljoint rubbers split on nearside and offside. Not currently a testable item but due inclusion in mot during 2012

nearside parking brake cable in poor condition

slight noise from steering system, no excess play found on test

wiperblades starting to perish

Fail 15 Sep 2011 92,601 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front suspension link arm balljoint rubbers split on nearside and offside. Not currently a testable item but due inclusion in mot during 2012

nearside parking brake cable in poor condition

slight noise from steering system, no excess play found on test

wiperblades starting to perish

Pass 15 Sep 2010 83,739 miles

nsr lamp cracked

osf tyre low tread

Fail 15 Sep 2010 83,736 miles

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

nsr lamp cracked

osf tyre low tread

Pass 22 Oct 2009 74,060 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 65,215 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2008 63,026 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 53,804 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 53,804 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 45,138 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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Y895 JCS is a 2001 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y895 JCS, 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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What year was Y895 JCS registered?

Y895 JCS is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 25 April 2001.

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