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Y159 MWL

2001 Audi A6

Green Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,794 mi
Last recorded148,794 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2010
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY159 MWL
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2010 148,794 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 141,965 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 131,610 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 119,494 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 119,494 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 109,690 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Jun 2006 109,690 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2005 87,744 miles

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

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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Y159 MWL is a 2001 Audi A6 in Green with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y159 MWL, 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 Y159 MWL registered?

Y159 MWL is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 12 April 2001.

Is Y159 MWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y159 MWL shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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