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Y962 DTO

2001 Audi A6

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

163,904 mi
Last recorded163,904 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY962 DTO
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2013 163,904 miles

abs inertmitent fault

Pass 13 Jun 2012 154,521 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 150,621 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2011 150,621 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 142,783 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 132,330 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 123,687 miles

rear brake pads reaching minimum limit

Pass 12 Jun 2007 103,131 miles

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

slight surface rust on both front discs.

Pass 10 May 2006 126,700 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 126,607 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Front 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)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

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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Y962 DTO is a 2001 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y962 DTO, 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 Y962 DTO registered?

Y962 DTO is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 27 April 2001.

Is Y962 DTO safe to buy?

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