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Y221 WGN

2001 Audi A6

Green Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

99,445 mi
Last recorded99,445 miles
Recorded on25 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY221 WGN
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2019 99,445 miles

front discs lipped

oil leak from engine

Pass 22 May 2018 94,141 miles

nearside steering rack gaitor in poor condition

Pass 22 May 2017 88,896 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 88,896 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 27 May 2016 83,272 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 83,272 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2015 77,002 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 70,459 miles

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

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

Fail 30 May 2014 70,459 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

o/s/f tyre smooth inner edge,worn to legal limit

Pass 31 May 2013 64,086 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 59,879 miles

slight cut to n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 31 May 2011 57,618 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 56,102 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 54,769 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 53,405 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 53,401 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 46,075 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 46,075 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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Y221 WGN is a 2001 Audi A6 in Green with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 Y221 WGN, 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 Y221 WGN registered?

Y221 WGN is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 15 June 2001.

Is Y221 WGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y221 WGN shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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