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Y362 LWL

2001 Audi A6

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

187,185 mi
Last recorded187,185 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY362 LWL
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2015 187,185 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 187,185 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 178,519 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 169,846 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 169,846 miles

Detachable tow ball quick release mechanism does not secure the tow ball arm as intended (6.6.4b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 22 Nov 2012 101,368 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 101,368 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 150,936 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 139,922 miles

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

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

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded on inner surfaces

o/s inner cv boot insecure

Pass 25 Aug 2009 129,825 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 116,487 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 116,487 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 50,067 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 102,420 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2007 102,368 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 85,320 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2006 85,320 miles

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

Offside 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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Y362 LWL is a 2001 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 Y362 LWL, 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 Y362 LWL registered?

Y362 LWL is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 12 April 2001.

Is Y362 LWL safe to buy?

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