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Y957 VDO

2001 Audi A6

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

141,657 mi
Last recorded141,657 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2011
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY957 VDO
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2011 141,657 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Jul 2010 122,908 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 114,354 miles

front and rear number plates slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Jul 2008 98,160 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 98,160 miles

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

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

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

front tyres wearing on edges advise tracking check

Pass 21 Jul 2007 85,542 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 76,588 miles

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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Y957 VDO is a 2001 Audi A6 in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y957 VDO, 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 Y957 VDO registered?

Y957 VDO is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 25 June 2001.

Is Y957 VDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y957 VDO shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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