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Y421 JGW

2001 Audi A6

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

140,186 mi
Last recorded140,186 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2023
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY421 JGW
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2023 140,186 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 135,873 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 133,220 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2021 133,220 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split very badly (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 130,084 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 122,102 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 114,689 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2018 114,689 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 109,940 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 82,911 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 61,936 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 18 Apr 2014 57,078 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2013 51,627 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 17 Apr 2012 48,000 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 48,000 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 45,153 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 40,441 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 37,499 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 35,610 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 33,832 miles

note...offside front and offside rear side wall of tyre's cracking.

Pass 8 Apr 2006 31,184 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2006 31,184 miles

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

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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Y421 JGW is a 2001 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 Y421 JGW, 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 Y421 JGW registered?

Y421 JGW is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 29 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y421 JGW shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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