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Y936 VBL

2001 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

144,106 mi
Last recorded144,106 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY936 VBL
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2013 144,106 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

nearside rear exhaust clamp broken

the nearside rear lamp unit is damaged

Fail 7 Oct 2013 144,106 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

nearside rear exhaust clamp broken

the nearside rear lamp unit is damaged

Pass 2 Oct 2012 132,402 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 132,309 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2011 122,092 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 111,613 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 111,613 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 102,814 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 95,919 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 87,004 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 79,497 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 79,497 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2005 63,686 miles

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

front brake pads over 3/4 worn

o/s washer performance is poor

rear disc's worn

rear pads worn very low

Fail 12 Aug 2005 63,686 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

front pads over 3/4 worn

o/s washer performance is poor

rear discs worn

rear pads worn quite low

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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Y936 VBL is a 2001 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 Y936 VBL, 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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Y936 VBL is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 30 July 2001.

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