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V542 DBD

2000 Audi A6

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

129,003 mi
Last recorded129,003 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2011
Typical for 2000 Audi A6117,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV542 DBD
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2011 129,003 miles

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

NSF TYRE OUTER WALL HAS SLIGHT CUT ,OK AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 8 Mar 2011 129,003 miles

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

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

NSF TYRE OUTER WALL HAS SLIGHT CUT ,OK AT TIME OF TEST

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 May 2010 125,071 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

child seat fitted offside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 May 2010 125,062 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

child seat fitted offside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 May 2009 122,434 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 8 May 2008 116,170 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 116,170 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 24 May 2007 106,529 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 106,529 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Brake pump insecure (3.6.F.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 106,010 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 95,671 miles

AIR BAG LAMP STAYING ON

N/S WIPER BLADE SPLIT

Fail 6 Jan 2006 95,671 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

AIR BAG LAMP STAYING ON

N/S WIPER BLADE SPLIT

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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V542 DBD is a 2000 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 V542 DBD, 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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What year was V542 DBD registered?

V542 DBD is a 2000 Audi A6, first registered on 7 January 2000.

Is V542 DBD safe to buy?

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