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Y968 OBY

2001 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

186,906 mi
Last recorded186,906 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY968 OBY
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2016 186,906 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both headlamps misty

both rear coil springs corroded

engine and under body covers fitted not allowing a full vehicle inspection

oil dampness around lower engine cover

Pass 28 Nov 2015 183,649 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2015 183,642 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing cannot find the belt (5.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 180,168 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 178,169 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2013 178,156 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 175,597 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 170,006 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2011 170,006 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2010 165,200 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 152,734 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 152,734 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 135,278 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 135,278 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 129,682 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 122,213 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2006 122,213 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2005 108,813 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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Y968 OBY is a 2001 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y968 OBY, 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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Y968 OBY is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 13 March 2001.

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