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YC51 JRV

2001 Audi A6

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

166,028 mi
Last recorded166,028 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC51 JRV
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2014 166,028 miles

both rear tyres damaged from outer- no cord exposed

n/s/f wing damaged - no sharp edges

Fail 5 Mar 2014 166,028 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

both rear tyres damaged from outer- no cord exposed

n/s/f wing damaged - no sharp edges

Pass 14 Mar 2013 158,187 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 Mar 2013 158,187 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2012 147,565 miles

Both front brake discs slightly worn & lipped

Engine warning lamp is staying on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Offside rear bottom rubber under coil spring is split

Oil leak from engine

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Mar 2012 147,565 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Both front brake discs slightly worn & lipped

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine warning lamp is staying on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 Suspension arm synthetic 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)

Offside rear bottom rubber under coil spring is split

Oil leak from engine

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside rear tyre excessively perished

Pass 4 Mar 2011 133,080 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 170,689 miles

Front brake discs and pads very low.

Fail 26 Apr 2010 170,655 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front brake discs and pads very low.

Pass 28 Apr 2009 158,843 miles

Screw in offside rear wheel.

Slight buckle on both rear wheels.

Fail 6 May 2008 149,650 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 May 2008 149,650 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Apr 2007 139,080 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 138,477 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 124,903 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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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YC51 JRV is a 2001 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol 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 YC51 JRV, 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 YC51 JRV registered?

YC51 JRV is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 27 November 2001.

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