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YY51 BYS

2001 Audi A6

Red Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

150,353 mi
Last recorded150,353 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2022
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY51 BYS
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 8 Sep 2022 150,353 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front corrosion damage to wing

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 146,466 miles

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

brake pipes corroded in places

front and rear subframes corroded

slight exhaust blows

Fail 2 Sep 2021 146,434 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

brake pipes corroded in places

front and rear subframes corroded

slight exhaust blows

Pass 29 Aug 2020 141,489 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 126,420 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rears both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

both front bottom arms bushes

both rear arms bushes

Pass 24 Oct 2017 117,671 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe + centre boxes (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear 2 places (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 19 Oct 2017 117,601 miles

Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened faces badly corroded & worn (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring broken pigtail (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Outer brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened face of brake disc worn corroded (3.5.1i)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak from f/pipe & middle boxes (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s & n/s perrished slightly (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front arm & boot deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 103,302 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 101,049 miles

o/s/f tyre perished

Fail 6 Oct 2015 101,049 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 23 Oct 2014 99,549 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 92,580 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 92,580 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 87,232 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

rear disc and pads worn/corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2012 87,232 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

rear disc and pads worn/corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2011 81,325 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 80,809 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 75,330 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 75,291 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 54,432 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 48,688 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 40,065 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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YY51 BYS is a 2001 Audi A6 in Red with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YY51 BYS, 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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YY51 BYS is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 20 December 2001.

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