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Y359 LHD

2001 Audi A6

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

109,554 mi
Last recorded109,554 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY359 LHD
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2016 109,554 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both mirror caps missing

Pass 17 Sep 2015 97,764 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 94,890 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 91,823 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2013 91,823 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 89,400 miles

both front anti roll bar rubber covers deteriated bu no play

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

o/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit (edge wearing)

Fail 14 Nov 2012

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

both front anti roll bar rubber covers deteriated bu no play

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

o/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit (edge wearing)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 86,618 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 83,785 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2010 83,785 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 80,529 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 77,253 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 73,996 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 61,542 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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Y359 LHD is a 2001 Audi A6 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 Y359 LHD, 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 Y359 LHD registered?

Y359 LHD is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 27 March 2001.

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