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A6 YLJ

2001 Audi A6

Beige Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

168,309 mi
Last recorded168,309 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 YLJ
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2016 168,309 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 156,110 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 146,589 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2013 146,360 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 132,863 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 118,984 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 106,823 miles

CILL COVERS FITTED UNABLE TO CHECK CHASSIS

FRONT TYRES , EDGE WEAR

Pass 5 Jun 2009 95,954 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 82,748 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 82,748 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 26 May 2007 77,116 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 70,240 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 70,240 miles

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

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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A6 YLJ is a 2001 Audi A6 in Beige with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 A6 YLJ, 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 A6 YLJ registered?

A6 YLJ is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 15 May 2001.

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