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Y196 XEB

2001 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

210,666 mi
Last recorded210,666 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY196 XEB
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2013 210,666 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Nov 2013 210,666 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Nov 2012 194,316 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 183,004 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 161,868 miles

both sides front flexible brake hoses cracking

imbalance front brakes

slight play both offside upper balljoints

Pass 2 Nov 2009 141,087 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 120,258 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 120,257 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 111,606 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 92,039 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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Y196 XEB is a 2001 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y196 XEB, 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 Y196 XEB registered?

Y196 XEB is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 27 July 2001.

Is Y196 XEB safe to buy?

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