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Y78 MFC

2001 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

147,593 mi
Last recorded147,593 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY78 MFC
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2014 147,593 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Passenger door front locking mechanism slightly sticking.

Pass 19 Jul 2012 133,057 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 132,541 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 119,598 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)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 113,629 miles

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

nearside cv gaiter slight leak

Pass 21 Apr 2009 108,732 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 May 2008 104,360 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

engine under cover loose

evidence of offside front brake hose touching

Fail 22 May 2008 104,344 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

engine under cover loose

evidence of offside front brake hose touching

Pass 13 Jun 2007 99,329 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 92,561 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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Y78 MFC is a 2001 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 Y78 MFC, 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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Y78 MFC is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 18 June 2001.

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