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Y868 DFC

2001 Audi A6

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

162,231 mi
Last recorded162,231 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY868 DFC
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2017 162,231 miles

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

exhaust front pipe blowing

Fail 3 Aug 2017 162,231 miles

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

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

exhaust front pipe blowing

Pass 17 Aug 2016 155,867 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 155,824 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 146,734 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 137,209 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 127,667 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2013 127,666 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2012 119,902 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 116,159 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 109,123 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 102,091 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 92,354 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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Y868 DFC is a 2001 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol 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 Y868 DFC, 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 Y868 DFC registered?

Y868 DFC is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 12 April 2001.

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