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Y303 VEN

2001 Audi A6

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

195,980 mi
Last recorded195,980 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2011
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY303 VEN
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2011 195,980 miles

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

Condition of Front brake discs

Condition of rear brake discs Borderline

Slight play to offside rear axle bush

Pass 20 May 2010 191,046 miles

Airbag warning light on

Condition of front brake hose pipes Borderline

Condition of rear brake discs

Pass 29 May 2009 169,612 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 May 2009 169,612 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 151,659 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 134,623 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 121,105 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 121,105 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/f tyre has uneven wear

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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Y303 VEN is a 2001 Audi A6 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y303 VEN, 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 Y303 VEN registered?

Y303 VEN is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 27 April 2001.

Is Y303 VEN safe to buy?

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