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Y381 JVH

2001 Audi A6

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

171,433 mi
Last recorded171,433 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY381 JVH
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2016 171,433 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s/f o/s/f (1.7.5a)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/r o/s/r (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded n/s/r o/s/r (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f tyre rubber starting to perish

Pass 18 Aug 2014 163,992 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 155,718 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 149,401 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 143,387 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)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 138,387 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 134,005 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 126,173 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 29 Jan 2009 126,173 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 117,939 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 23 Nov 2007 117,939 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 96,060 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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Y381 JVH is a 2001 Audi A6 in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y381 JVH, 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 Y381 JVH registered?

Y381 JVH is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 19 July 2001.

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