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Y976 MPU

2001 Audi A6

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,496 mi
Last recorded123,496 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2010
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY976 MPU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2010 123,496 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 115,577 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2009 115,329 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2008 105,056 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 92,842 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2007 92,676 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2006 76,110 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 76,110 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2005 64,172 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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Y976 MPU is a 2001 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 Y976 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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What year was Y976 MPU registered?

Y976 MPU is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 28 June 2001.

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