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Y472 PRP

2001 Audi S6

Black Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

136,841 mi
Last recorded136,841 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Audi S6109,174 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY472 PRP
MakeAudi
ModelS6
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 136,841 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 135,147 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2022 135,103 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached top mount broken (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both top arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both top arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine light on

Pass 13 Jul 2021 133,451 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 122,874 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 122,872 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 113,522 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 104,330 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 104,330 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 96,706 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2009 96,706 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 84,319 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 73,576 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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Y472 PRP is a 2001 Audi S6 in Black with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y472 PRP, 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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Y472 PRP is a 2001 Audi S6, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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