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Y407 FPU

2001 Audi A6

Red Diesel 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

155,224 mi
Last recorded155,224 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY407 FPU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2016 155,224 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 148,935 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 138,505 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 131,126 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 121,626 miles

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Jun 2012 121,626 miles

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 109,347 miles

front brake disc's worn.

r/n/s tyre wall cracking.

Fail 14 Jun 2011 108,991 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake disc's worn.

r/n/s tyre wall cracking.

Pass 23 Jun 2010 97,248 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 97,142 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 91,282 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 24 Jun 2009 91,280 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Jun 2008 84,622 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 84,622 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 May 2007 76,292 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 68,451 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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Y407 FPU is a 2001 Audi A6 in Red with a 1,781cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 Y407 FPU, 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 Y407 FPU registered?

Y407 FPU is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 21 March 2001.

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