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Y982 UDX

2001 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

203,717 mi
Last recorded203,717 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY982 UDX
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2017 203,717 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rusty & pitted (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Mar 2017 203,701 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported brace corroded (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint left hand/rearmost arm (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened rusty & pitted (3.5.1n)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 198,407 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2016 198,407 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 191,886 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Mar 2015 191,877 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2014 180,371 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Plastic sill covers obscure some prescribed areas

Fail 10 Mar 2014 180,357 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Plastic sill covers obscure some prescribed areas

Pass 25 Mar 2013 166,501 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Mar 2013 166,137 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Mar 2012 150,878 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 153,011 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 152,989 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 152,967 miles

Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 May 2010 145,352 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 145,352 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2009 133,435 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 126,259 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Apr 2007 114,381 miles

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

slight leak n/s c/v boot

Pass 29 Apr 2006 106,101 miles

both rear discs corroded †

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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Y982 UDX is a 2001 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y982 UDX, 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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Y982 UDX is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 24 May 2001.

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