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Y91 NLP

2001 Audi A6

Blue Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

89,181 mi
Last recorded89,181 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY91 NLP
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2016 89,181 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edges

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edges

oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2015 83,995 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 79,816 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2014 79,811 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 75,985 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 75,982 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine light on

Pass 30 Apr 2012 71,862 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag lamp on

front number plate insecure

Fail 27 Apr 2012 71,843 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag lamp on

front number plate insecure

n/s/r tyre in poor condition

Pass 25 Feb 2011 67,330 miles

O/S/F TYRE IN POOR CONDITION

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

Fail 25 Feb 2011 67,321 miles

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

O/S/F TYRE IN POOR CONDITION

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 64,092 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 64,086 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 19 Mar 2009 60,237 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 60,237 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 55,775 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 45,861 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 39,792 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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Y91 NLP is a 2001 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 Y91 NLP, 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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Y91 NLP is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 20 April 2001.

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