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Y443 RTU

2001 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

202,504 mi
Last recorded202,504 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY443 RTU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2019 202,504 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 191,613 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play inside boot (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2018 191,613 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play inside boot (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 179,029 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 168,961 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 168,958 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 156,128 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 144,797 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 144,594 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 133,229 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 121,201 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 110,648 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 97,671 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 85,267 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 72,945 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 59,854 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 52,956 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 52,913 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2005 43,485 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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Y443 RTU is a 2001 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 Y443 RTU, 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 Y443 RTU registered?

Y443 RTU is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 18 May 2001.

Is Y443 RTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y443 RTU shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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