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Y987 NBU

2001 Audi A6

Black Petrol 2671cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,989 mi
Last recorded108,989 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2012
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY987 NBU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,671cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 23 Apr 2012 108,989 miles

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 108,989 miles

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 97,253 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 58,496 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 54,236 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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Y987 NBU is a 2001 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,671cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y987 NBU, 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 Y987 NBU registered?

Y987 NBU is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y987 NBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y987 NBU shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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