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Y985 AJW

2001 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

148,008 mi
Last recorded148,008 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2011
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY985 AJW
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2011 148,008 miles

Nearside front brake disc corroded.

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside front brake disc corroded.

Fail 15 Aug 2011 148,002 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Nearside front brake disc corroded.

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside front brake disc corroded.

Fail 30 Jul 2010 114,263 miles

Both rear brake discs pitted

Nearside rear indicator lens cracked but does not show white light

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 114,263 miles

Both rear brake discs pitted

Nearside rear indicator lens cracked but does not show white light

Pass 6 Jul 2009 138,875 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 131,762 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 131,762 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 21 May 2007 120,587 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 120,419 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 110,192 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 110,191 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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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Y985 AJW is a 2001 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,896cc 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 Y985 AJW, 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 Y985 AJW registered?

Y985 AJW is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 12 March 2001.

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