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Y995 DCW

2001 Audi A6

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY995 DCW
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2020

Exhaust silencer slightly loose mid section (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 148,063 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 143,697 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 138,119 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 133,003 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

brake pipes undersealed.

n/s/r brake binding slightly.

Pass 27 Apr 2015 122,248 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Apr 2015 122,248 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2014 115,296 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Apr 2014 115,296 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Apr 2013 108,480 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2013 108,480 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)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 101,925 miles

All front top suspenaion arms bushes are starting to crack

Both front brake hoses are cracking

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

Fail 23 Apr 2012 101,925 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

All front top suspenaion arms bushes are starting to crack

Both front brake hoses are cracking

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 95,070 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 86,330 miles

drivers rear tyre innear edge bald

front suspesion top arm x 4, innear bushes surface cracking o/k

offside front tyre innear edge bald

rear tyre nearside innear & outer edges bald

Pass 31 Mar 2009 77,189 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 66,741 miles

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

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

front tyre edges bald

Pass 5 Apr 2007 57,522 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 57,478 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 47,408 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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Y995 DCW is a 2001 Audi A6 in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y995 DCW, 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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What year was Y995 DCW registered?

Y995 DCW is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 20 April 2001.

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