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Y308 YAM

2001 Audi A6

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

82,677 mi
Last recorded82,677 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2012
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY308 YAM
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2012 82,677 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 74,352 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 70,360 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 67,068 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 67,068 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 65,756 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 65,756 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 63,254 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 63,252 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 55,703 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 55,703 miles

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

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 YAM is a 2001 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol 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 YAM, 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 YAM registered?

Y308 YAM is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 26 March 2001.

Is Y308 YAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y308 YAM shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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