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Y349 GTG

2001 Audi A6

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

144,610 mi
Last recorded144,610 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY349 GTG
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2014 144,610 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2014 144,609 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 138,159 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 131,464 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2012 131,464 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 May 2012 114,171 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 120,422 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 120,412 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 26 Jan 2010 116,226 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 116,226 miles

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

nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 15 Jan 2009 112,030 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 112,030 miles

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

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

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

slight play in suspension joints

Pass 30 Jan 2008 102,468 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 102,450 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 90,176 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 5 Dec 2005 80,095 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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Y349 GTG is a 2001 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y349 GTG, 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 Y349 GTG registered?

Y349 GTG is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 12 June 2001.

Is Y349 GTG safe to buy?

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