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Y338 LNU

2001 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

194,702 mi
Last recorded194,702 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2023
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY338 LNU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2023 194,702 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 192,144 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 180,594 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 174,349 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2019 174,058 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 163,341 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Dec 2018 163,279 miles

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 146,697 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 133,983 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 115,072 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 103,409 miles

both rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 21 Mar 2013 89,753 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 84,469 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 78,351 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 78,351 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

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)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 71,659 miles

Oil leak

Unable to check towbar mountings correctly (bumper covering mountings)

rear number plate is slightly discoloured

Pass 8 Apr 2009 65,226 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 65,226 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 59,278 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 50,556 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 42,354 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2005 35,024 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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Y338 LNU is a 2001 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y338 LNU, 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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Y338 LNU is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 29 May 2001.

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