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Y407 HMY

2001 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

131,531 mi
Last recorded131,531 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY407 HMY
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2013 131,531 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 129,893 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

air bag light on

Pass 21 Feb 2011 123,141 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 123,141 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 117,298 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 111,450 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 111,450 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 104,279 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 93,111 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2006 159,010 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 159,010 miles

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

split in n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

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 HMY is a 2001 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 Y407 HMY, 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 HMY registered?

Y407 HMY is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 5 March 2001.

Is Y407 HMY safe to buy?

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