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Y449 RTU

2001 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,042 mi
Last recorded113,042 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY449 RTU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2013 113,042 miles

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

nsf and osf tyres badly worn on inside edges

trim near rear axle hanging down

Pass 1 May 2012 108,631 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2012 108,629 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear 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 18 Apr 2011 101,470 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s/f lower swivel rubber boot partly adrift

Pass 19 Apr 2010 89,850 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 89,850 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 69,860 miles

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

centre brake light has one bulb not working

nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 21 Apr 2009 69,858 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

centre brake light has one bulb not working

nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 24 Apr 2008 53,601 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 53,573 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 48,305 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 40,881 miles

unable to inspect rear seat belts due to child seats fitted

windscreen cracked outside zone A

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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Y449 RTU is a 2001 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel 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 Y449 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 Y449 RTU registered?

Y449 RTU is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 21 May 2001.

Is Y449 RTU safe to buy?

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