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S26 JVD

2000 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

225,477 mi
Last recorded225,477 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2018
Typical for 2000 Audi A6117,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS26 JVD
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2018 225,477 miles

At the time of test the vehicle was presented with the nearside front wheel arch taped

Both rear brake pipes are corroded

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

The offside rear axle mount is worn

The rear axle and suspension components are heavily corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2018 225,159 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

At the time of test the vehicle was presented with the nearside front wheel arch taped

Both rear brake pipes are corroded

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

The offside rear axle mount is worn

The rear axle and suspension components are heavily corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2017 213,574 miles

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

Front Inner Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside foremost inner mounting bush(s (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement foremost inner nearside & offside (2.4.G.2)

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

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view nearside & offside (8.1.2a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside & offside (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear axle mounting bush(s) deteriorated & slight play

Rear coil spring corroded nearside & offside (2.4.C.1b)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

battery loose but not insecure

nearside & offside windscreen wipers poor/smeary

oil leak

Fail 11 Dec 2017 213,573 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement upper foremost mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front Inner Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside foremost inner mounting bush(s (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement foremost inner nearside & offside (2.4.G.2)

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

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view nearside & offside (8.1.2a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside & offside (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear axle mounting bush(s) deteriorated & slight play

Rear coil spring corroded nearside & offside (2.4.C.1b)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

battery loose but not insecure

nearside & offside windscreen wipers poor/smeary

oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2016 208,514 miles

Nearside Front wing corroded

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Nov 2016 208,478 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint top front ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front wing corroded

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Dec 2015 203,311 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt close to excessive (2.5.C.1a)

oil leak

Fail 5 Dec 2015 203,283 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt close to excessive (2.5.C.1a)

Rear heat shield losse

oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2014 194,782 miles

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

Oil leak

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

rear exhaust heat sheild loose

Pass 5 Dec 2013 187,016 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 4 Dec 2013 187,016 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 170,916 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs worn

Pass 1 Nov 2011 154,894 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 154,530 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 140,492 miles

all tyres worn

off side front and near side front lower swivels worn

off side front and near side front top swivels worn

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 8 Sep 2010 140,410 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

all tyres worn

both front outer anti roll bar link rod bushes worn

off side front and near side front lower swivels worn

off side front and near side front top swivels worn

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 3 Sep 2009 128,744 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 118,432 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 113,058 miles

Offside Outer Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 20 Oct 2007 113,057 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 110,691 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 98,605 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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S26 JVD is a 2000 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S26 JVD, 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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S26 JVD is a 2000 Audi A6, first registered on 19 January 2000.

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