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Y933 YGF

2001 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

141,112 mi
Last recorded141,112 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY933 YGF
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2017 141,112 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside/offside (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside/offside front headlamps faded and aims are poor

Fail 10 Jan 2017 141,112 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside/offside (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside/offside front headlamps faded and aims are poor

Pass 12 Jan 2016 138,384 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside/offside front headlamps faded and aims are poor

Fail 12 Jan 2016 138,384 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside/offside front headlamps faded and aims are poor

Pass 6 Jan 2015 134,349 miles

nearside+offside front headlamps fading and headlamp aims are poor

Fail 6 Jan 2015 134,349 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

nearside+offside front headlamps fading and headlamp aims are poor

Pass 20 Jan 2014 127,385 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 126,996 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 121,711 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 121,711 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

nail in n/s rear tyre

Pass 13 Jan 2012 117,365 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 111,385 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 111,385 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 105,812 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 101,247 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 101,247 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2008 91,267 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 79,059 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 68,556 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 68,556 miles

Nearside 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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Y933 YGF is a 2001 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y933 YGF, 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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Y933 YGF is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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