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Y229 FCY

2001 Audi A6

Grey Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

138,845 mi
Last recorded138,845 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2009
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY229 FCY
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2009 138,845 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 133,275 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres are slightly feathered

nearside and offside front anti roll bar links rubber bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 Jul 2007 122,309 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 122,309 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Jan 2007 117,136 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front no plate stained but still legible

Pass 26 Jan 2007 117,136 miles

front no plate stained but still legible

Pass 18 Jan 2006 101,143 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 100,902 miles

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

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

off side rear tyre low on inner edge

rear brake pads getting low

slight imbalance on rear brakes

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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Y229 FCY is a 2001 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,393cc petrol 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 Y229 FCY, 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 Y229 FCY registered?

Y229 FCY is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 30 May 2001.

Is Y229 FCY safe to buy?

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