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YG51 NYZ

2001 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

195,293 mi
Last recorded195,293 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2022
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG51 NYZ
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2022 195,293 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2022 195,293 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 189,746 miles

Front brake discs lipped, 10mm wide on inner faces - pads good, approx. 10mm thick

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer CV gaiter slightly deteriorated and has pin hole

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside door mirror glass slightly deteriorated - not affecting view

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 3-4mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front tyres worn on very edges - rest of tread 5mm

centre to rear exhaust join sleeve clamp partially corrode through

paint peeling and surface corrosion to both rear coil springs and n/s/f

rear axle, both forward bushes deteriorated and slightly worn

Pass 7 Oct 2019 184,290 miles

Front brake discs lipped, 10mm wide on inner faces - pads good 10m approx.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on very edges - rest of tread 5mm

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside door mirror glass slightly deteriorated

both rear axle forward bushes deteriorated - no movement

centre to rear exhaust join sleeve clamp partially corroded through

paint peeling and surface corrosion to both rear coil springs

pin hole in n/s/f outer CV gaiter

Fail 4 Oct 2019 184,279 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt forward arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also wearing on very edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front brake discs lipped, 10mm wide on inner faces - pads good 10m approx.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on very edges - rest of tread 5mm

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside door mirror glass slightly deteriorated

both rear axle forward bushes deteriorated - no movement

centre to rear exhaust join sleeve clamp partially corroded through

paint peeling and surface corrosion to both rear coil springs

pin hole in n/s/f outer CV gaiter

Pass 11 Sep 2018 172,648 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 167,575 miles

Nearside rear axle forward bush deteriorated - no movement

Nearside side repeater condensated - not affecting lighting

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit smooth on very edges - rest of tread 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear axle forward bush slightly deteriorated

both front brake hoses slightly stress cracked

pin hole in n/s/f outer CV gaiter

slight play in n/s inner steering joint

vibration to n/s headlight - not affecting lighting

Pass 6 Oct 2016 165,212 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear ends of both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit almost smooth on very edges - rest of tread 3mm (4.1.E.1)

both front wipers smearing slightly

pin hole in n/s/f outer CV gaiter

rear axle n/s front bush split and has slight movement

rear axle o/s front bush stress cracked

vibration to n/s headlight - possible mounting broken

Fail 5 Oct 2016 165,212 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear ends of both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit almost smooth on very edges - rest of tread 3mm (4.1.E.1)

both front wipers smearing slightly

pin hole in n/s/f outer CV gaiter

rear axle n/s front bush split and has slight movement

rear axle o/s front bush stress cracked

vibration to n/s headlight - possible mounting broken

Pass 7 Oct 2015 162,931 miles

Centre exhaust clamp corroded

Front under tray insecure

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

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

Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged fuel pipe ferrils corroded (7.2.2)

Rear coil spring worn both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Oct 2015 162,919 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush upper rear (2.5.A.1c)

Centre exhaust clamp corroded

Front under tray insecure

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

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

Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged fuel pipe ferrils corroded (7.2.2)

Rear coil spring worn both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 155,280 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 155,008 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 142,656 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 133,705 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Oct 2011 119,838 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 118,183 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 118,183 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake pads rusted

Pass 28 Oct 2009 109,822 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Oct 2009 109,822 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 82,607 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 82,594 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 67,863 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 57,035 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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YG51 NYZ is a 2001 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YG51 NYZ, 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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YG51 NYZ is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 12 September 2001.

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