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Y61 DAB

2001 Audi S6

Black Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

186,684 mi
Last recorded186,684 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2022
Typical for 2001 Audi S6109,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY61 DAB
MakeAudi
ModelS6
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2022 186,684 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 181,345 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 175,162 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 1 Jul 2019 175,093 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front shock absorber top mount has slight play

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 May 2018 162,258 miles

Central Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Engine management light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Rim bent

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

Offside Rear Lens damaged

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Apr 2018 162,253 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Central Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Engine management light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Rim bent

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

Offside Rear Lens damaged

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Oct 2016 146,486 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine management light illuminated

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 3 Oct 2016 146,093 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine management light illuminated

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Oct 2015 139,902 miles

engine management light on.

offside headlight lens insecure.

Pass 31 Jul 2014 137,369 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2013 135,496 miles

EML light on

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

slight bind n/s front wheel

slight twist n/s rear brake hose

Pass 1 Aug 2012 133,812 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2011 131,736 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 127,250 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 119,224 miles

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

auto gearbox oil leak

fuel pipes under vehicle crushed

Fail 8 Apr 2009 119,224 miles

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

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

auto gearbox oil leak

fuel pipes under vehicle crushed

Pass 6 May 2008 110,220 miles

slight play in both front lower arms

Pass 30 May 2007 102,082 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 102,076 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2006 89,998 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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Y61 DAB is a 2001 Audi S6 in Black with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y61 DAB, 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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Y61 DAB is a 2001 Audi S6, first registered on 2 March 2001.

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