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Y402 HWE

2001 Audi A6

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,484 mi
Last recorded125,484 miles
Recorded on24 May 2011
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY402 HWE
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2011 125,484 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 125,484 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2010 118,308 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 118,307 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2009 108,270 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 97,260 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 97,260 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 89,661 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 83,258 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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Y402 HWE is a 2001 Audi A6 in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y402 HWE, 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 Y402 HWE registered?

Y402 HWE is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 2 March 2001.

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