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Y917 NLX

2001 Audi A6

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

123,496 mi
Last recorded123,496 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY917 NLX
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2016 123,496 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 115,917 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 109,882 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 101,587 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 101,587 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 89,627 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Jun 2012 89,627 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 80,469 miles

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 13 Jul 2011 80,469 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Advise: Nearside front brake hose surface craking more than others.

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

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 72,030 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2010 72,030 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 65,586 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2009 65,586 miles

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

Boot lock loose

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 59,346 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 59,346 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 52,348 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 42,972 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 42,972 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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Y917 NLX is a 2001 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 Y917 NLX, 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 Y917 NLX registered?

Y917 NLX is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 18 July 2001.

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