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A6 YYS

2001 Audi S6

Grey Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

155,345 mi
Last recorded155,345 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Audi S6109,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 YYS
MakeAudi
ModelS6
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 155,345 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2016 154,344 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 4 Apr 2015 139,026 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 129,719 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2013 122,862 miles

eml light on

exhaust system corroded

off side rear brake binding slightly

slight play off side steering rack inner joint

Pass 13 Jun 2012 119,513 miles

n/s rear tyre 2mm

Fail 11 Jun 2012 119,513 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s rear tyre 2mm

Pass 23 Jan 2012 115,485 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management warning lamp on

moderate wear to rear brake discs

offside front headlamp adjuster stripped/ headlamps tested as presented

Fail 9 Feb 2011 104,568 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside rear brake binding

Pass 9 Feb 2011 104,568 miles

offside rear brake binding

Pass 11 Feb 2010 92,841 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 75,192 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 75,192 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 65,104 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 55,502 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 51,173 miles

How Reliable is the Audi S6?

Based on 5,068 MOT tests across 399 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
5,549
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
399
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 111
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 75
constant velocity joint gaiter split 71
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 60
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 49
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A6 YYS is a 2001 Audi S6 in Grey with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2001 Audi S6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 109,174 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi S6 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 111 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A6 YYS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi S6 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 25 years old, this Audi S6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A6 YYS registered?

A6 YYS is a 2001 Audi S6, first registered on 25 June 2001.

Is A6 YYS safe to buy?

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