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L21 UPE

2000 Audi A6

Silver Petrol 2671cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

86,436 mi
Last recorded86,436 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 2000 Audi A6117,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL21 UPE
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,671cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 86,436 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2019 86,136 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2018 81,801 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 78,144 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Feb 2017 78,142 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Anti-roll bar inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Nearside Front track rod end top bolt missing

Offside Front track rod end top bolt missing

Pass 19 Apr 2013 76,973 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2013 76,962 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2011 75,204 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s rear exhaust heatshield loose

Fail 21 Oct 2011 75,176 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s rear exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 25 Oct 2010 68,706 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Oct 2010 68,703 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 62,371 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 62,371 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 55,914 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 55,914 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

bonnet safety catch lever not easily accessible

Pass 5 Oct 2007 47,774 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 47,774 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 41,396 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 41,396 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2006 39,865 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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L21 UPE is a 2000 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,671cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

Across all 2000 Audi A6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 117,334 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 L21 UPE, 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 26 years old, this Audi A6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L21 UPE is a 2000 Audi A6, first registered on 11 February 2000.

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