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Y669 GEL

2001 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

191,519 mi
Last recorded191,519 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY669 GEL
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2016 191,519 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 180,185 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

rear sub frame corrosion

Pass 23 Sep 2014 169,753 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 157,849 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 142,452 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 27 Sep 2012

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 12 Sep 2012 142,425 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 134,787 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 134,787 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nr side rear tyre wall weakened

ofside front streeing arm slight play

Pass 23 Nov 2010 127,451 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 114,773 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Oct 2009 114,773 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 107,165 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 100,621 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 86,054 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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Y669 GEL is a 2001 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y669 GEL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y669 GEL registered?

Y669 GEL is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 30 April 2001.

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