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Y431 JGW

2001 Audi A6

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

113,884 mi
Last recorded113,884 miles
Recorded on2 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY431 JGW
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2018 113,884 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 16 May 2017 107,301 miles

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

Front Oil leak ()

Fail 9 May 2017 107,129 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Jun 2016 100,718 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 93,443 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 86,163 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2013 80,317 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jun 2012 74,904 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 74,904 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 69,460 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2011 69,460 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jun 2010 64,004 miles

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

osf cv boot slightly weeping

Pass 16 Jun 2009 57,026 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 42,054 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2007 36,056 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 29,750 miles

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

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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Y431 JGW is a 2001 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 Y431 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 Y431 JGW registered?

Y431 JGW is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 10 April 2001.

Is Y431 JGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y431 JGW shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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