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Y988 NBU

2001 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

273,224 mi
Last recorded273,224 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY988 NBU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2014 273,224 miles

both front tyres worn close to limit

offside front cv boot split and leaking

Pass 23 Jan 2013 256,341 miles

Both headlamp beam patterns poor

Pass 21 Oct 2011 228,703 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

front number plate damaged

play in both front lower suspension arm ball joints

Pass 7 Feb 2011 212,407 miles

both front tyres worn low

movement in nearside track rod ends rubber insert

Pass 11 Feb 2010 187,428 miles

offside outer C.V. Gaiter leaking grease

Fail 10 Feb 2010 187,373 miles

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

offside outer C.V. Gaiter leaking grease

Pass 19 Feb 2009 160,959 miles

crack in windscreen

front discs in poor condition

Pass 9 Feb 2008 134,615 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 108,159 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 108,149 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 NBU is a 2001 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 Y988 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y988 NBU registered?

Y988 NBU is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y988 NBU safe to buy?

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