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Y278 XNH

2001 Audi A6

Grey Petrol 2671cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

102,330 mi
Last recorded102,330 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2011
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY278 XNH
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,671cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2011 102,330 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 97,680 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 84,855 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 84,849 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2007 77,868 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 71,240 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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Y278 XNH is a 2001 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,671cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y278 XNH, 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 Y278 XNH registered?

Y278 XNH is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 23 May 2001.

Is Y278 XNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y278 XNH shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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