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Y191 FPU

2001 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

149,001 mi
Last recorded149,001 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2012
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY191 FPU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2012 149,001 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 149,001 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2011 144,377 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 144,363 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 122,052 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 122,006 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2009 109,242 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both rear tyres wearing out of shape

nearside front tyre has damage to sidewalls

offside rear tyre has damage to sidewalls

Pass 18 Mar 2008 95,837 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 95,837 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover split

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 69,879 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 69,857 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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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Y191 FPU is a 2001 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 Y191 FPU, 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 Y191 FPU registered?

Y191 FPU is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 23 March 2001.

Is Y191 FPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y191 FPU shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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