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Y496 WUA

2001 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,021 mi
Last recorded139,021 miles
Recorded on22 May 2012
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY496 WUA
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2012 139,021 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 125,481 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 125,472 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 125,468 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 108,929 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 90,924 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 90,924 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

nail in tyre

Pass 1 Jul 2005 76,744 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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Y496 WUA is a 2001 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 Y496 WUA, 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 Y496 WUA registered?

Y496 WUA is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 25 June 2001.

Is Y496 WUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y496 WUA shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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