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Y989 PLA

2001 Audi A6

Silver Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

107,060 mi
Last recorded107,060 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY989 PLA
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2017 107,060 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 107,060 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 104,359 miles

chips in windscreen

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

offside front tyre bald on inside edge

offside rear inner brake pad looks close to if not on mot limit

suspension bushes perished and worn

Fail 26 Feb 2016 104,321 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

all tyres worn low

brake pad warning on

chips in windscreen

front brake pad wear wires insecure

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

offside front tyre bald on inside edge

offside rear inner brake pad looks close to if not on mot limit

suspension bushes perished and worn

Pass 2 Mar 2015 86,184 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 81,279 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 77,314 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 73,417 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 73,417 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 67,910 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 63,196 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 63,196 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 58,159 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 54,057 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 49,769 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 42,245 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 42,241 miles

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

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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Y989 PLA is a 2001 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 Y989 PLA, 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 Y989 PLA registered?

Y989 PLA is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 15 March 2001.

Is Y989 PLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y989 PLA shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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