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Y996 NBF

2001 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

175,853 mi
Last recorded175,853 miles
Recorded on27 May 2010
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY996 NBF
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2010 175,853 miles

air con pipe leaking

all front bushes cracking

front flexis cracking

front shocks wearing

Fail 26 May 2010 175,853 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

air con pipe leaking

all front bushes cracking

front flexis cracking

front shocks wearing

Pass 27 May 2009 154,933 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 27 May 2009 154,933 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 May 2008 137,856 miles

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

cant see some things including brake pipes due to covers

nsr handbrake just off stop

Fail 20 May 2008 137,852 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

cant see some things including brake pipes due to covers

nail nsr tyre

nsr handbrake just off stop

nsr tyre low

Pass 17 May 2007 124,942 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 112,471 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 112,471 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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Y996 NBF is a 2001 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 Y996 NBF, 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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Y996 NBF is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 23 May 2001.

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