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Y974 SOO

2001 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

193,471 mi
Last recorded193,471 miles
Recorded on12 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY974 SOO
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2018 193,471 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 May 2017 185,419 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 180,978 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides front and offside rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 May 2016 180,978 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides front and offside rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 May 2015 169,758 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 169,758 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 May 2014 160,206 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 160,206 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 20 May 2013 151,221 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 144,447 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 144,447 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2011 138,488 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 138,484 miles

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

Near side front wiper blade split on ends.

Pass 17 May 2010 130,881 miles

Both front tyres worn to about 2-3 mm tread.

Front brake discs look worn and rusty advise full wheels off inspection.

Signs of grease on off side front outer cv boot.

Pass 21 May 2009 120,749 miles

Both rear tyres worn close to 1.6mm limit.

Signs of grease on off side front outer cv boot.

Pass 27 May 2008 109,921 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 109,920 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2007 96,681 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 83,729 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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Y974 SOO is a 2001 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 SOO, 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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Y974 SOO is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 4 June 2001.

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