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Y993 NLO

2001 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

109,888 mi
Last recorded109,888 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY993 NLO
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2014 109,888 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 21 Jul 2014 109,860 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 106,676 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 6 Aug 2013 106,676 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2013 105,514 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2012 90,431 miles
Fail 12 May 2012 90,431 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2011 82,129 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 77,320 miles

NSF WIPER SLIGHTLY WORN

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 May 2010 77,262 miles

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

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

NSF WIPER SLIGHTLY WORN

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2009 72,071 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES HAVE CRACKS IN TREAD NOT YET DEEP ENOUGH TO EXPOSE CORDS, ALSO DAMAGE ON NSF BEAD SAVER AGAIN NOT DEEP ENOUGH TO EXPOSE CORDS

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

NSR BRAKE GRABBING SLIGHLTY MAKING COMPLETE INSPECTION OF WHEEL BEARING IMPOSSIBLE AS UNABLE TO SPIN WHEEL FREELY BY HAND

NSR TYRE HAS CUST IN BEAD SAVER NOT DEEP ENOUGH TO EXPOSE CORDS

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

SERVICE LIGHT ON DASH

TWO BOOT SEAT BELTS FITTED BUT NO SEATS AT TIME OF TEST VISUALLY INSPECTED AS OK

Fail 13 May 2009 72,065 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

BOTH FRONT TYRES HAVE CRACKS IN TREAD NOT YET DEEP ENOUGH TO EXPOSE CORDS, ALSO DAMAGE ON NSF BEAD SAVER AGAIN NOT DEEP ENOUGH TO EXPOSE CORDS

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

NSR BRAKE GRABBING SLIGHLTY MAKING COMPLETE INSPECTION OF WHEEL BEARING IMPOSSIBLE AS UNABLE TO SPIN WHEEL FREELY BY HAND

NSR TYRE HAS CUST IN BEAD SAVER NOT DEEP ENOUGH TO EXPOSE CORDS

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

SERVICE LIGHT ON DASH

TWO BOOT SEAT BELTS FITTED BUT NO SEATS AT TIME OF TEST VISUALLY INSPECTED AS OK

Pass 12 May 2008 67,628 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 62,768 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Fail 4 May 2007 62,768 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 5 May 2006 51,741 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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Y993 NLO is a 2001 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y993 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.

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Y993 NLO is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 23 May 2001.

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