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Y106 YGK

2001 Audi A6

Blue Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

122,030 mi
Last recorded122,030 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY106 YGK
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2015 122,030 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front electric window in operative

Fail 24 Apr 2015 122,030 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front electric window in operative

Pass 30 Apr 2014 110,850 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 104,810 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 95,541 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 25 Apr 2012 95,541 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 85,487 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

engine oil low

Fail 28 Apr 2011 85,487 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

engine oil low

Pass 21 Apr 2010 71,974 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 58,147 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 46,813 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 45,736 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 45,732 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 39,862 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 39,862 miles

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside front tyre wall perishing - 205/55 R16 91W

offside track rod end, dust cap split

Pass 19 Apr 2006 34,610 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 34,610 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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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Y106 YGK is a 2001 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 Y106 YGK, 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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What year was Y106 YGK registered?

Y106 YGK is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 8 June 2001.

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