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Y473 TGN

2001 Audi A6

Blue Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,025 mi
Last recorded78,025 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY473 TGN
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2014 78,025 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Oct 2014 78,025 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Apr 2013 73,449 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Apr 2013 73,449 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2012 64,286 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 60,480 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 60,480 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2011 55,005 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside head lamp has slight condensation

Pass 26 Feb 2010 47,448 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 47,448 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 39,342 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 31,074 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 21,960 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 14,935 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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Y473 TGN is a 2001 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y473 TGN, 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 Y473 TGN registered?

Y473 TGN is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 14 August 2001.

Is Y473 TGN safe to buy?

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