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Y857 WBT

2001 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

88,048 mi
Last recorded88,048 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2011
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY857 WBT
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2011 88,048 miles

Both front tyres low on tread

Front brake pads appear low

Front number plate cracked

Nearside & offside front stay arms have bushes split x4

Nearside front headlamp has poor pattern

Nearside front tyre bald inner & outer edges in patches

Nearside rear lamp broken but not showing white light

Offside front tyre bald inner edge in patches

Offside front tyre cut outer wall

Plastic hub & sill covers fitted

Fail 29 Dec 2011 88,048 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Both front tyres low on tread

Front brake pads appear low

Front number plate cracked

Nearside & offside front stay arms have bushes split x4

Nearside front headlamp has poor pattern

Nearside front tyre bald inner & outer edges in patches

Nearside rear lamp broken but not showing white light

Offside front tyre bald inner edge in patches

Offside front tyre cut outer wall

Offside rear tyre low on presure

Plastic hub & sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2010 77,236 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 77,234 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 69,196 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 69,196 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 62,590 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 51,653 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 51,652 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 42,262 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 35,246 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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Y857 WBT is a 2001 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y857 WBT, 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 Y857 WBT registered?

Y857 WBT is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 24 April 2001.

Is Y857 WBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y857 WBT shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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