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Y301 BCL

2001 Audi A6

Silver Petrol 2671cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

34,288 mi
Last recorded34,288 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2011
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY301 BCL
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,671cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2011 34,288 miles

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Jul 2011 34,288 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 32,556 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2009 30,853 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jul 2008 29,398 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 27,792 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 26,659 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 26,343 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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Y301 BCL is a 2001 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,671cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y301 BCL, 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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How do I check the history of Y301 BCL?

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What year was Y301 BCL registered?

Y301 BCL is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 9 March 2001.

Is Y301 BCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y301 BCL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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