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Y898 DBY

2001 Audi A6

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

141,316 mi
Last recorded141,316 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2009
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY898 DBY
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2009 141,316 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Nov 2009 141,316 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2008 137,747 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2008 137,747 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 125,678 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

pin hole in n/s cv boot.

Pass 2 Oct 2006 119,130 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 119,022 miles

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

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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Y898 DBY is a 2001 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Y898 DBY, 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 Y898 DBY registered?

Y898 DBY is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 10 August 2001.

Is Y898 DBY safe to buy?

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