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Y296 VCT

2001 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2011
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

144,058 mi
Last recorded144,058 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2010
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY296 VCT
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2010 144,058 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 144,058 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2009 139,008 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 139,008 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2008 131,010 miles

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

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 131,010 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2008 122,572 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 122,572 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2006 111,650 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 93,844 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 93,844 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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Y296 VCT is a 2001 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y296 VCT, 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 Y296 VCT registered?

Y296 VCT is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 8 May 2001.

Is Y296 VCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y296 VCT shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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