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A6 VSX

2001 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

211,636 mi
Last recorded211,636 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 VSX
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2016 211,636 miles

Both headlamps becoming blurred

Oil leak

Pass 26 Aug 2014 194,075 miles

rear tyres worn

Fail 23 Aug 2014 193,626 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s headlight has poor pattern

rear tyres worn

Pass 24 Aug 2013 187,088 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 182,229 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 172,991 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 8 Aug 2011 172,981 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 161,406 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 143,424 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 117,585 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 85,274 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2005 57,601 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

cracks on inner side walls of front and rear tyres

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 VSX is a 2001 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 VSX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A6 VSX registered?

A6 VSX is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 31 July 2001.

Is A6 VSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for A6 VSX shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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