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YG51 RSA

2001 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

234,127 mi
Last recorded234,127 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG51 RSA
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2021 234,127 miles

both front brake flexi hoses starting to crack.

both rear tyres wearing close to the legal limit in the centre,4mm from outers to centre at 2mm.legal limit is 1.6mm.

corrosion to both front and rear brake discs.

corrosion to suspension parts.

oil leaks.

stone chips to windscreen in both zone a and b both within 10mm diameter.

under trays fitted not allowing full inspecttion.

Pass 27 Feb 2020 228,897 miles

corrosion to suspension coil springs,exhaust,fuel pipes in areas and brake pipes in areas.

oil leaks from engine and rear differential.

Pass 16 Feb 2019 220,130 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2019 220,130 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 207,522 miles

both front brake flexi pipes cracking.

corrosion to suspension coil springs,exhaust and brake pipes in areas.

cracking to both front outer cv boots.

oil leaks

very slight movement in offside track rod end.

Pass 8 Feb 2017 195,412 miles

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

all four brake discs have surface corrosion

exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2016 180,588 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 176,910 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 152,239 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 129,895 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 99,798 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 74,702 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 68,121 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 67,035 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 65,173 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 62,675 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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YG51 RSA 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 93.8%.

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 YG51 RSA, 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 RSA is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 13 September 2001.

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