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Y148 CDC

2001 Audi A6

Beige Diesel 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

110,626 mi
Last recorded110,626 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2011
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY148 CDC
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2011 110,626 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 106,489 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

smallcut to n/s/f tyre wall not to cord

Fail 29 Jul 2010 106,484 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

smallcut to n/s/f tyre wall not to cord

Fail 27 Jul 2010 106,463 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

E.M.L light on

nearside front tyre slightly cut

Pass 23 Jun 2009 99,460 miles

Note: Engine management warning light on.

Fail 23 Jun 2009 99,460 miles

Note: Engine management warning light on.

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 91,686 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 91,686 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 79,269 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 66,348 miles

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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Y148 CDC is a 2001 Audi A6 in Beige with a 2,393cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y148 CDC, 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 Y148 CDC registered?

Y148 CDC is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 24 May 2001.

Is Y148 CDC safe to buy?

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