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Y408 SWR

2001 Audi A6

Blue Petrol 2671cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,879 mi
Last recorded92,879 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY408 SWR
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,671cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2017 92,879 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 5 Dec 2014

offside front tyre worn off on edge

Fail 3 Dec 2014

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

offside front tyre worn off on edge

Pass 6 Jan 2011 82,816 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 82,816 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2009 68,822 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 55,198 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2009 55,198 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 45,794 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 45,794 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 41,667 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 34,830 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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Y408 SWR is a 2001 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,671cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 Y408 SWR, 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 Y408 SWR registered?

Y408 SWR is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 9 May 2001.

Is Y408 SWR safe to buy?

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