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Y988 LGU

2001 Audi A6

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2012
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

79,829 mi
Last recorded79,829 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2011
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY988 LGU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2011 79,829 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 79,820 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 78,456 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

front break disc's pitted

Fail 16 Dec 2009 78,453 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

front break disc's pitted

Pass 8 Dec 2008 77,008 miles

air bag light on

n/s headlamp condensation

n/s/r tyre perished

n/s/r tyre wearing/bald on outer edge(just acceptable)

o/s/f and n/s/f flexi brake hoses slightly perished

slight lift in o/s/f(front) lower suspension arm ball joint

Fail 28 Nov 2008 77,008 miles

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

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

air bag light on

n/s headlamp condensation

n/s/r tyre perished

n/s/r tyre wearing/bald on outer edge(just acceptable)

o/s/f and n/s/f flexi brake hoses slightly perished

slight lift in o/s/f(front) lower suspension arm ball joint

Pass 28 Nov 2007 105,055 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 105,055 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Fail 22 Nov 2007 71,748 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

nearside rear outer sill damaged

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

exhaust system deteriorated

nearside rear tyre pressure low and outer sidewall in a poor condition

Pass 28 Nov 2006 66,465 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 66,465 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

rear brake pads low

Pass 29 Nov 2005 54,691 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2005 54,691 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 LGU is a 2001 Audi A6 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 LGU, 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 LGU registered?

Y988 LGU is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 13 March 2001.

Is Y988 LGU safe to buy?

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