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Y706 ECL

2001 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2015
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

181,009 mi
Last recorded181,009 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY706 ECL
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2014 181,009 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 181,097 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 173,207 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 163,802 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2007 142,846 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 142,846 miles

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

Oil leak

centre seat belt button in wrong place

rear no. plate breaking up

rear tyres worn on inner edge

windscreen damaged

Pass 29 Apr 2006 123,342 miles

rear diff is leaking oil

rear stop button for centre seat belt has been fitted the wrong side of the buckle

windscreen damage

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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Y706 ECL is a 2001 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y706 ECL, 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 Y706 ECL registered?

Y706 ECL is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 11 May 2001.

Is Y706 ECL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y706 ECL shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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