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A6 MLW

2001 Audi A6

Silver Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

111,075 mi
Last recorded111,075 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 MLW
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Jun 2015 111,075 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2015 111,075 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2013 105,458 miles

offside front door mirror slightly cracked

oil fouling on the sump

Fail 17 Jul 2012 97,484 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2012 97,484 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2011 90,513 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 83,910 miles
Fail 8 May 2010 83,910 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 1 May 2009 78,591 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 78,591 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

n/s/o/s/front tyres slightly worn on inner + outer edges

Pass 12 Nov 2007 68,873 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 68,873 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2006 63,064 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 MLW is a 2001 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 A6 MLW, 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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A6 MLW is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 11 May 2001.

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