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Y977 TGG

2001 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

146,684 mi
Last recorded146,684 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY977 TGG
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2019 146,684 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 138,848 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 127,729 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 127,728 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm inappropriately repaired boomerang (2.4.A.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 122,473 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

all brake discs corroded

Fail 2 Jun 2016 122,461 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre repaired

Nearside Headlamp beam image weak

Offside Front Wheel binds slightly when rotated by hand

Oil leak

Sill covers & hub covers fitted

Fail 10 May 2016 122,441 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced and no image (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure retaining spring (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all brake discs corroded

oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2014 121,144 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Nov 2014 121,144 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 117,323 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 115,417 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 115,417 miles

Nearside Front Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 111,429 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2011 111,429 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 105,170 miles

rear pads - low

Pass 31 Jul 2009 89,751 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 75,886 miles

slight smell of fuel from engine

Pass 26 Jul 2007 65,412 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 65,404 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 24 Aug 2006 51,544 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2006 515,396 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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Y977 TGG is a 2001 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,496cc diesel 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 Y977 TGG, 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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Y977 TGG is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 20 March 2001.

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