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Y974 NLO

2001 Audi A6

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

134,358 mi
Last recorded134,358 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY974 NLO
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2012 134,358 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011
Fail 30 Nov 2011

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 128,793 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 125,521 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 125,521 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 116,152 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 116,140 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 101,608 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 101,607 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 91,826 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 91,771 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2006 70,630 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2006 78,347 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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Y974 NLO is a 2001 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Y974 NLO, 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 Y974 NLO registered?

Y974 NLO is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 9 July 2001.

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