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Y298 LJM

2001 Audi A6

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

208,439 mi
Last recorded208,439 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY298 LJM
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2014 208,439 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 201,223 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 201,223 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 191,729 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 175,463 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 151,060 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Jun 2010 151,060 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 122,388 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 122,388 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 97,304 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 97,304 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 76,499 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

spare tyre below limit

Fail 19 Jun 2007 76,499 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

spare tyre below limit

Pass 20 Jun 2006 64,353 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2005 52,799 miles

O/S AND N/S FRONT TYRES WORN ON INSIDE EDGE †SLIGHT DAMAGE TO OUTSIDE WALL OF N/S FRONT TYRE †SLIGHT DAMAGE TO FRONT NUMBER PLATE

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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Y298 LJM is a 2001 Audi A6 in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 Y298 LJM, 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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Y298 LJM is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 13 June 2001.

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