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Y988 BOE

2001 Audi A6

Black Petrol 2671cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,090 mi
Last recorded152,090 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2011
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY988 BOE
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,671cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2011 152,090 miles

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

rear pads getting low

Pass 18 May 2010 128,295 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 128,295 miles

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

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

Both front tyres are wearing on the inner and outer edges.

Pass 18 May 2009 111,084 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 111,084 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

All four tyres low on tread.

Pass 29 May 2008 98,362 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 98,362 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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 17 May 2007 83,870 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 72,137 miles

225/55-17

4 tyres close to legal limit

oil leak from rear diff

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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Y988 BOE is a 2001 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,671cc 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 Y988 BOE, 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 Y988 BOE registered?

Y988 BOE is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 1 June 2001.

Is Y988 BOE safe to buy?

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