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Y986 GEX

2001 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

165,551 mi
Last recorded165,551 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY986 GEX
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2012 165,551 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 154,372 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 114,544 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 88,006 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)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 86,692 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2007 82,830 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 May 2007 77,522 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside wiper blade has small split

Pass 8 May 2006 70,498 miles

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

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

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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Y986 GEX is a 2001 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 Y986 GEX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y986 GEX registered?

Y986 GEX is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 22 June 2001.

Is Y986 GEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y986 GEX shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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