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Y336 YAM

2001 Audi A6

Blue Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

159,167 mi
Last recorded159,167 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY336 YAM
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2015 159,167 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 153,051 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 153,051 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 11 Oct 2013 146,362 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 146,362 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 139,770 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

nearside disc warped slightly

Pass 5 Sep 2011 132,835 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 126,258 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2009 119,617 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 113,051 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 104,087 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 95,078 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 95,078 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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Y336 YAM is a 2001 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y336 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 Y336 YAM registered?

Y336 YAM is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 18 May 2001.

Is Y336 YAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y336 YAM shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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