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Y897 LGU

2001 Audi A6

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

86,882 mi
Last recorded86,882 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2011
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY897 LGU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2011 86,882 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 86,881 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 77,584 miles

Airbag light on

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Mar 2010 77,584 miles

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

Airbag light on

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Mar 2009 69,807 miles

Airbag light on

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Mar 2009 69,807 miles

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

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

Airbag light on

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Apr 2008 62,798 miles

Air bag light on at dash .

Front tyre wear edges close to limits .

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 62,798 miles

Air bag light on at dash .

Front tyre wear edges close to limits .

Pass 23 Apr 2007 54,572 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 45,688 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2005 33,308 miles

both rear tyres / sidewalls becoming poor in condition

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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Y897 LGU is a 2001 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol 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 Y897 LGU, 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 Y897 LGU registered?

Y897 LGU is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 24 April 2001.

Is Y897 LGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y897 LGU 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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