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Y903 TLA

2001 Audi A6

Silver Petrol 2671cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,722 mi
Last recorded76,722 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY903 TLA
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,671cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 76,722 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 75,886 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 69,714 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 68,100 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 7 Jul 2022 68,100 miles

Offside Steering locking device ineffective Track rod end pinch bolt loose. (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 65,507 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Wipers deteriorated

Pass 6 Jul 2020 62,916 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 60,334 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH BRAKES BINDING (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 57,534 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2018 57,509 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 55,207 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 55,207 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 53,138 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 52,188 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 48,388 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 46,363 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 44,351 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 44,340 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Mar 2011 39,199 miles

cuts in n/s/r tyre

Pass 1 Apr 2010 34,678 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 34,662 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 30,797 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 29,622 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 26,809 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 22,371 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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Y903 TLA is a 2001 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,671cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y903 TLA, 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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Y903 TLA is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 6 March 2001.

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