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Y426 AEN

2001 Audi A6

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

175,774 mi
Last recorded175,774 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2012
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY426 AEN
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2012 175,774 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 165,300 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 161,293 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 161,293 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 154,410 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 139,040 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 138,996 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 14 Jan 2008 137,430 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 129,329 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 117,340 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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Y426 AEN is a 2001 Audi A6 in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2001 Audi A6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 116,269 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 Y426 AEN, 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 Y426 AEN registered?

Y426 AEN is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 26 April 2001.

Is Y426 AEN safe to buy?

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