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Y198 GHT

2001 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2009
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

104,778 mi
Last recorded104,778 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2008
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY198 GHT
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2008 104,778 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 104,772 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2007 87,178 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 94,037 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 94,037 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2006 85,240 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 85,240 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2006 78,294 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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Y198 GHT is a 2001 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y198 GHT, 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 Y198 GHT registered?

Y198 GHT is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 25 April 2001.

Is Y198 GHT safe to buy?

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