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Y176 PLE

2001 Audi A6

Green Petrol 2671cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

196,771 mi
Last recorded196,771 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY176 PLE
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,671cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2017 196,771 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Aug 2016 188,657 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 180,211 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Aug 2015 180,211 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2014 172,930 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 163,584 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 156,190 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 146,491 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 23 Aug 2010 137,410 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 137,410 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 128,552 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 30 Jul 2008 116,358 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 116,358 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 104,561 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 94,773 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2005 82,698 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2005 82,698 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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Y176 PLE is a 2001 Audi A6 in Green with a 2,671cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 Y176 PLE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y176 PLE registered?

Y176 PLE is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 30 April 2001.

Is Y176 PLE safe to buy?

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