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Y979 LWL

2001 Audi A6

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

149,306 mi
Last recorded149,306 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2010
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY979 LWL
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2010 149,306 miles

Rear Discs Coroded

Fail 31 Jul 2010 149,306 miles

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

Rear Discs Coroded

Pass 7 Apr 2010 147,411 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 134,789 miles

airbag light stays on

all brake discs have slight pitting

Fail 21 Apr 2009 134,789 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

airbag light stays on

all brake discs have slight pitting

Pass 23 Oct 2008 134,772 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT STAYING ON

Fail 22 Oct 2008 134,772 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

AIR BAG LIGHT STAYING ON

Pass 27 Sep 2007 133,764 miles

air bag light on

Fail 27 Sep 2007 133,764 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2006 107,710 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

nearside rear lens cracked not showing white light

Fail 2 May 2006 107,710 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

air bag warning lamp staying on

nearside rear lens cracked not showing white light

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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Y979 LWL is a 2001 Audi A6 in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 Y979 LWL, 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 Y979 LWL registered?

Y979 LWL is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 17 April 2001.

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