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Y656 TLF

2001 Audi A6

Red Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,673 mi
Last recorded123,673 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY656 TLF
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2013 123,673 miles

EML light stays on

n/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Pass 2 Mar 2012 116,677 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Mar 2012 116,677 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Jan 2011 107,530 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 107,530 miles

Nearside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 92,129 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 71,263 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 65,912 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 59,840 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 59,811 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 51,399 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2006 51,395 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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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Y656 TLF is a 2001 Audi A6 in Red with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y656 TLF, 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 Y656 TLF registered?

Y656 TLF is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 22 June 2001.

Is Y656 TLF safe to buy?

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