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Y962 GHP

2001 Audi A6

Red Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

131,551 mi
Last recorded131,551 miles
Recorded on5 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY962 GHP
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 May 2018 131,551 miles

(front exhaust system deteriorated/corrosion slight blow)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lamp lenses dulling/deteriorated (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 4 May 2018 131,551 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

(front exhaust system deteriorated/corrosion slight blow)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lamp lenses dulling/deteriorated (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 125,272 miles

Coolant leak expansion bottle cracked ()

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lamp lenses dulling/deteriorated (1.7.5a)

Oil leak engine ()

front exhaust system deteriorated/corrosion slight blow

wear/corrosion to both front discs

Fail 19 Apr 2017 125,271 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both inner surfaces (3.5.1i)

rear brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.5a)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.6a)

Coolant leak expansion bottle cracked ()

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lamp lenses dulling/deteriorated (1.7.5a)

Oil leak engine ()

front exhaust system deteriorated/corrosion slight blow

wear/corrosion to both front discs

Pass 12 Apr 2016 116,181 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 12 Apr 2016 116,181 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 107,357 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

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

Fail 15 Apr 2015 107,357 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

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

Fail 13 Feb 2014 97,756 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 97,756 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 88,662 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 88,662 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 80,266 miles

Oil leak

nearside front tyre damage in wall

Pass 18 Jan 2011 74,187 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 68,349 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 61,053 miles

one bulb in high level brakelight inop.

rear number plate slightly fading and out of shape at ends.

Pass 20 Feb 2008 53,884 miles

front propshaft flange seal leaking oil

osr inner drive shaft flange seal leaking oil

Fail 19 Feb 2008 53,880 miles

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

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

front propshaft flange seal leaking oil

fuel pipe (at fuel filter) kinked

osr inner drive shaft flange seal leaking oil

Pass 5 Feb 2007 47,789 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 47,781 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Feb 2006 41,072 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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Y962 GHP is a 2001 Audi A6 in Red with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 Y962 GHP, 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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Y962 GHP is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 25 May 2001.

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