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Y478 FAU

2001 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

197,628 mi
Last recorded197,628 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY478 FAU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2012 197,628 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 181,902 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 181,902 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 156,067 miles

nsr tyre worn 2mm

Pass 27 Feb 2009 130,001 miles

all four tyres worn

Fail 27 Feb 2009 130,001 miles

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

all four tyres worn

Pass 26 Feb 2008 109,317 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 109,257 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 96,909 miles

n/s/f tyre close to limit at edge

o/s/f tyre starting to go out of shape

Pass 24 Feb 2006 86,710 miles

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

nail in tyre

plastic cover fitted under engine

plastic covers fitted to outter sills

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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Y478 FAU is a 2001 Audi A6 in Silver 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 Y478 FAU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y478 FAU registered?

Y478 FAU is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 20 March 2001.

Is Y478 FAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y478 FAU shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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