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Y154 SPS

2001 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

146,832 mi
Last recorded146,832 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2011
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY154 SPS
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2011 146,832 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 146,832 miles

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

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 May 2010 131,102 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 125,375 miles

both rear brake hose ferrules rusty

Fail 1 Jun 2009 125,375 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear brake hose ferrules rusty

Pass 28 May 2008 118,342 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 28 May 2008 118,342 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 109,052 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2006 94,814 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2006 94,814 miles

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

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

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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Y154 SPS is a 2001 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,896cc 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 Y154 SPS, 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 Y154 SPS registered?

Y154 SPS is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y154 SPS safe to buy?

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