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A6 FUG

2001 Audi A6

Black Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

117,265 mi
Last recorded117,265 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 FUG
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2020 117,265 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 114,562 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 109,405 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 102,844 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

all exhaust clamps in very poor condition

condensation to offside headlamp

engine management light on

windscreen cracked

windscreen cracked

Fail 8 Sep 2017 102,844 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

all exhaust clamps in very poor condition

condensation to offside headlamp

engine management light on

windscreen cracked

windscreen cracked

Pass 14 Sep 2016 96,994 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

engine management light on

nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 14 Sep 2016 96,994 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated BOTH FRONT (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

engine management light on

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Sep 2015 88,557 miles

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

windscreen cracked on nearside

Pass 19 Sep 2014 79,889 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 76,413 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 68,958 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 60,385 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)

front bumper damagrd

n/s/f inner cv boot leaking grease

Pass 10 Sep 2010 55,037 miles

o/s/f inner cv boot is split

Pass 12 Sep 2009 45,230 miles

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

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

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

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

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

coolant leak expansion bottle

Fail 12 Sep 2009 45,230 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

coolant leak expansion bottle

Pass 15 Sep 2008 35,573 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 24,650 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 15,675 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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A6 FUG is a 2001 Audi A6 in Black with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 A6 FUG, 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 A6 FUG registered?

A6 FUG is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 10 January 2001.

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