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Y239 LWL

2001 Audi A6

Silver Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,306 mi
Last recorded156,306 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY239 LWL
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2013 156,306 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 152,628 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 144,704 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2011 144,694 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 138,913 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2010 138,913 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 129,832 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2009 129,831 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 114,077 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 114,068 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 96,838 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 74,510 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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Y239 LWL is a 2001 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y239 LWL, 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 Y239 LWL registered?

Y239 LWL is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 24 April 2001.

Is Y239 LWL safe to buy?

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