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Y299 LWL

2001 Audi A6

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

202,443 mi
Last recorded202,443 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY299 LWL
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2014 202,443 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2013 188,763 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 175,319 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 157,189 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 157,187 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 143,070 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 125,085 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 107,939 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 94,408 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 82,233 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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Y299 LWL is a 2001 Audi A6 in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 Y299 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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Y299 LWL is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 6 April 2001.

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