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Y86 NBY

2001 Audi A6

Blue Petrol 2671cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,175 mi
Last recorded94,175 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY86 NBY
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,671cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2013 94,175 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 91,101 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 91,101 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2011 87,035 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 82,530 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 134,603 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2009 134,538 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 127,091 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 110,709 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2007 110,709 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2006 97,661 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 97,661 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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Y86 NBY is a 2001 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,671cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 Y86 NBY, 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 Y86 NBY registered?

Y86 NBY is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y86 NBY safe to buy?

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