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Y961 FNL

2001 Audi A6

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

171,353 mi
Last recorded171,353 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY961 FNL
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2013 171,353 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Oct 2013 171,353 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 160,005 miles

Air bag lamp om

Both front tyres wearing on the inner edge

Front reg plate slight damage

Oil level at minimum

Slight play NS front antiroll link

Pass 20 Apr 2011 149,967 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 149,967 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 131,110 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 124,287 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 124,286 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 113,184 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 98,282 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 98,281 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 21 Jun 2007 98,054 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 84,837 miles

Front o/s c/v boot starting to fail.

Pass 15 Jun 2005 69,647 miles

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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Y961 FNL is a 2001 Audi A6 in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 Y961 FNL, 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 Y961 FNL registered?

Y961 FNL is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 29 June 2001.

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