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Y779 MBU

2001 Audi A6

Green Diesel 2671cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

155,729 mi
Last recorded155,729 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY779 MBU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,671cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2015 155,729 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 150,172 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 145,121 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 137,240 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 129,118 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 115,571 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 115,571 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 104,809 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 91,845 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 78,658 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 78,658 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2005 61,995 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 61,873 miles

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

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

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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Y779 MBU is a 2001 Audi A6 in Green with a 2,671cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y779 MBU, 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 Y779 MBU registered?

Y779 MBU is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y779 MBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y779 MBU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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