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Y974 MPU

2001 Audi A6

Silver Petrol 2671cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

124,647 mi
Last recorded124,647 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY974 MPU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,671cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2016 124,647 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2015 118,369 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 112,240 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2013 104,441 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Fail 21 Mar 2013 104,441 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 97,125 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 5 Apr 2012 97,125 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 88,448 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 78,197 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 78,197 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 67,978 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 10 Apr 2008 68,062 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 68,062 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 52,557 miles

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

slight corrosion on exhaust system

slight wear in rear tyres

Pass 11 Jul 2006 47,975 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 47,974 miles

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

o/s/f tyre edges worn

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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Y974 MPU is a 2001 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,671cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 Y974 MPU, 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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Y974 MPU is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 7 June 2001.

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