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Y588 MBW

2001 Audi A6

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

119,846 mi
Last recorded119,846 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY588 MBW
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2015 119,846 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 108,129 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 97,904 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 90,874 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 85,220 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 79,862 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 74,303 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 67,892 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 63,004 miles

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Fail 18 Aug 2007 62,861 miles

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front discs slightly pitted

Pass 30 Aug 2006 55,564 miles

Front brake discs worn, but not yet to excess.

Steering rack at offside has slight play.

Pass 23 Aug 2005 45,869 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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Y588 MBW is a 2001 Audi A6 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 Y588 MBW, 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 Y588 MBW registered?

Y588 MBW is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 30 May 2001.

Is Y588 MBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y588 MBW shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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