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Y972 MRX

2001 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

211,713 mi
Last recorded211,713 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY972 MRX
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 211,713 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 208,946 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2024 208,946 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 204,564 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 199,846 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 195,665 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 191,914 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 186,689 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 181,771 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 176,457 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 176,457 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 169,474 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 163,017 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 160,255 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 157,016 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 152,252 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 149,192 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2010 146,735 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 146,735 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 139,851 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 129,805 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 129,805 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 121,467 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 109,887 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 109,869 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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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Y972 MRX is a 2001 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y972 MRX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y972 MRX registered?

Y972 MRX is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 11 June 2001.

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