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Y912 MBT

2001 Audi A6

Silver Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

165,064 mi
Last recorded165,064 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY912 MBT
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2020 165,064 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 165,062 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 165,029 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2019 165,029 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Dec 2018 160,300 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 157,209 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2017 157,209 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 150,987 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 146,938 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)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 142,528 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 138,741 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 133,655 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Sep 2011 125,217 miles

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

full plastic covers fitted underside unable to fully inspect

Pass 6 Sep 2010 118,721 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 110,428 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 110,428 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2008 102,724 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 94,635 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 94,635 miles

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

DRIVERS TRACK ROD END BOOT SPLIT

Pass 24 Aug 2006 88,997 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 88,997 miles

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

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)

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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Y912 MBT is a 2001 Audi A6 in Silver with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y912 MBT, 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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Y912 MBT is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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