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Y698 FCE

2001 Audi A6

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

150,120 mi
Last recorded150,120 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2020
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY698 FCE
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2020 150,120 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both head lights distorted

Fail 13 Feb 2020 150,104 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

both front head lights distorted

Pass 13 Apr 2017 147,592 miles

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

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

n/s/f upper front suspension arm bush worn

Fail 10 Apr 2017 147,566 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement most forward one (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 133,010 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 126,788 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 120,609 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 114,939 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 104,883 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 95,686 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 89,757 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 83,717 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 74,835 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 66,788 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 59,907 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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Y698 FCE is a 2001 Audi A6 in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 Y698 FCE, 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 Y698 FCE registered?

Y698 FCE is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 12 April 2001.

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