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Y988 KJM

2001 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

160,152 mi
Last recorded160,152 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2013
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY988 KJM
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2013 160,152 miles

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

headlight patterns very weak

Fail 18 Dec 2013 160,142 miles

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

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

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

headlight patterns very weak

Pass 12 Dec 2012 150,443 miles

slight free play in o/s track rod end

Pass 8 Dec 2011 139,549 miles

o/s rear brake disc rusty

Fail 6 Dec 2011 139,549 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s rear brake disc rusty

Pass 20 Dec 2010 126,799 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 126,799 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

o/s front tyres getting low on tread

o/s rear tyre 3mm

Pass 17 Dec 2009 114,769 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 114,769 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Dec 2008 104,676 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 104,676 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

N/s/f tyre worn on inner tread and down to 1.6mm

Scuttle full of water

Pass 12 Dec 2007 89,206 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 79,520 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2006 79,518 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

front tyres worn very low on inner edges

Pass 3 Dec 2005 66,926 miles

slight distortion offside rear brake

undertray fitted

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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Y988 KJM is a 2001 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 Y988 KJM, 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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Y988 KJM is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 30 May 2001.

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