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A17 BWM

2001 Audi A6

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

122,023 mi
Last recorded122,023 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 BWM
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2013 122,023 miles

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Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 105,811 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2012 105,800 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front wiper blade rubber starting to wear

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Off side front upper arm ball joint dust cover starting to crack

both front trailing arm rubber bush starting to deteriorated

both front upper both Suspension arm rubber bush starting to crack

front brake disc starting to rust & pitted

Pass 3 Jun 2011 102,741 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 100,809 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 97,231 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2007 85,671 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 78,390 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 76,432 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 76,432 miles

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber 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)

front number plate damaged

multi-function belt worn

Pass 7 Oct 2005 57,283 miles

both front disc surfaces worn uneven/poor condition to limit!

nearside front top suspension forward arm inner bush cracking/split near to limit.

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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A17 BWM is a 2001 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 A17 BWM, 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 A17 BWM registered?

A17 BWM is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 25 October 2001.

Is A17 BWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A17 BWM shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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