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V283 SOT

2000 Audi A6

Blue Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

161,551 mi
Last recorded161,551 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 2000 Audi A6117,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV283 SOT
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017 161,551 miles

all tyres nearing limit

headlight patterns week

Pass 6 Apr 2016 151,756 miles

O/S REAR TYRE DAMAGE TO INNER SIDEWALL

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 4 Apr 2016 151,752 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases downpipes (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

O/S REAR TYRE DAMAGE TO INNER SIDEWALL

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 146,373 miles

Front upper, rear most suspension arm inner bushes heavily deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Nearside rear road wheel outer bead rim damaged

Offside rear light lens cracked

Offside rear road wheel stiff to turn by hand close to excessive

Play offside inner steering rack joints

Rear brake hoses perishing

Fail 13 Apr 2015 146,363 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front upper, rear most suspension arm inner bushes heavily deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Headlamp lens deteriorating

Nearside rear road wheel outer bead rim damaged

Offside front tyre worn heavily on both edges

Offside headlamp image poor

Offside rear light lens cracked

Offside rear road wheel stiff to turn by hand close to excessive

Offside rear tyre worn heavily on inner edge and tread depth on limit

Play offside inner steering rack joints

Rear brake hoses perishing

Pass 4 Apr 2014 141,264 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

both wiper blades poor

nearside front tyre worn on edges and heavily perrished

offside front tyre worn heavily on inner edge and heavily perrished

offside rear light cluster damaged

offside rear tyre worn heavily on inner edge ang heavily perrished

play in offside steering rack inner joint

Fail 31 Mar 2014 141,254 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

both wiper blades poor

nearside front tyre worn on edges and heavily perrished

offside front tyre worn heavily on inner edge and heavily perrished

offside rear light cluster damaged

offside rear tyre worn heavily on inner edge ang heavily perrished

play in offside steering rack inner joint

Pass 22 Nov 2012 133,455 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 126,314 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2011 126,314 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2010 118,783 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 118,781 miles

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

front brakes were very hot at time of test

front inner brake pads maybe worn

rear brake pads worn

Pass 25 Jul 2009 103,081 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2009 103,081 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 95,578 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 95,578 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 91,273 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Jul 2006 85,039 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 85,039 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2005 78,342 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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V283 SOT is a 2000 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V283 SOT, 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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V283 SOT is a 2000 Audi A6, first registered on 4 January 2000.

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