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Y494 EAN

2001 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

170,526 mi
Last recorded170,526 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY494 EAN
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2017 170,526 miles

coil springs corroded

exhaust system corroded

front anti roll bar drop links deteriorated

slight play in offside front lower arm bush

Fail 12 Sep 2017 170,526 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect offside and nearside front poor beam Pattern (1.8.A.1b)

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

coil springs corroded

exhaust system corroded

front anti roll bar drop links deteriorated

slight play in offside front lower arm bush

Pass 14 Sep 2016 163,871 miles

head-lights slightly deteriorated

slight play in front anti roll bar drop links

slight play in front lower arm rear bushes

Pass 4 Jul 2015 154,831 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 149,888 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 143,953 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 137,680 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2011 128,434 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 120,663 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 113,046 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 102,236 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2008 102,236 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 91,558 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2006 81,310 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2005 72,238 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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Y494 EAN is a 2001 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 Y494 EAN, 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 Y494 EAN registered?

Y494 EAN is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 27 June 2001.

Is Y494 EAN safe to buy?

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