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Y308 LWL

2001 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

97,811 mi
Last recorded97,811 miles
Recorded on21 May 2013
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY308 LWL
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2013 97,811 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 89,245 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 89,245 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Nov 2010 81,550 miles

Power steering resevoir is secured by cable ties.

Fail 24 Nov 2010 81,534 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Power steering resevoir is secured by cable ties.

Pass 26 Nov 2009 76,013 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)

Fail 24 Nov 2009 76,013 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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)

Fail 29 Jul 2008 65,358 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 65,358 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 47,684 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 40,769 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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Y308 LWL is a 2001 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,896cc 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 Y308 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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What year was Y308 LWL registered?

Y308 LWL is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 6 April 2001.

Is Y308 LWL safe to buy?

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