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Y946 ODB

2001 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

144,331 mi
Last recorded144,331 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY946 ODB
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2015 144,331 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Mar 2014 140,513 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 140,513 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 131,505 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 10 Feb 2012 124,880 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 116,406 miles

parking brake needs adjustment transmission oil leak

Fail 9 Feb 2011 116,406 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

parking brake needs adjustment transmission oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2010 107,235 miles

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

n/s rear tyre has nail in outer edge

Fail 23 Jan 2010 107,018 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

n/s rear tyre has nail in outer edge

Pass 15 Dec 2008 103,256 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 96,058 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 96,057 miles

Nearside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 85,110 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 76,039 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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Y946 ODB is a 2001 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 Y946 ODB, 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 Y946 ODB registered?

Y946 ODB is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 4 April 2001.

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