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Y988 DTO

2001 Audi A6

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

203,814 mi
Last recorded203,814 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2011
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY988 DTO
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2011 203,814 miles

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

n/s front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 27 Mar 2010 179,852 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2009 153,425 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 153,425 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2008 118,190 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2007 81,981 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 64,776 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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Y988 DTO is a 2001 Audi A6 in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 Y988 DTO, 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 DTO registered?

Y988 DTO is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 20 April 2001.

Is Y988 DTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y988 DTO shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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