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Y921 YMO

2001 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

171,339 mi
Last recorded171,339 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY921 YMO
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2013 171,339 miles

Both front headlight lenses cloudy

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Aug 2013 171,339 miles

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

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

Both front headlight lenses cloudy

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 May 2012 157,703 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 May 2012 157,703 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 140,372 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 140,372 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 123,569 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 113,518 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 113,518 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 100,529 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 100,452 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 93,446 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 87,716 miles

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

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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Y921 YMO is a 2001 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 Y921 YMO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y921 YMO registered?

Y921 YMO is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 29 March 2001.

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