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Y495 GDU

2001 Audi A6

Silver Petrol 2671cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

195,084 mi
Last recorded195,084 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY495 GDU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,671cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2017 195,084 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 195,082 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 194,207 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 194,207 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 191,386 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 188,233 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 183,574 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 178,939 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 178,939 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)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 173,181 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 166,618 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 159,527 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 153,458 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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Fail 1 Apr 2008 153,458 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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Pass 27 Mar 2007 147,614 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 126,684 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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Y495 GDU is a 2001 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,671cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y495 GDU, 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 Y495 GDU registered?

Y495 GDU is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 8 March 2001.

Is Y495 GDU safe to buy?

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