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V57 XUB

2000 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

122,177 mi
Last recorded122,177 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Audi A6117,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV57 XUB
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 122,177 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Mar 2026 121,977 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 117,592 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

centre exhaust sleeve clamp split

Pass 16 Mar 2024 113,499 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy to renew (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 106,682 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 103,350 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 103,311 miles

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

Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 98,714 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2021 98,686 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2021 98,607 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2020 94,223 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to renew hard to see (1.1.11 (c))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2018 94,094 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both to renew hard to see (1.1.11 (c))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2018 94,093 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding wheel bearing not tested (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front brakes out of balance

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to renew [ hard to see ] (1.1.11 (c))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2017 94,075 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component rack nearside (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 May 2014 93,966 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 91,278 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 17 May 2012 86,345 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 82,440 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2010 78,868 miles

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

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 18 May 2009 72,041 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 65,390 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 65,354 miles

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

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

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

o/s rear brake hose ferrule corroded

Pass 1 May 2007 60,265 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 55,214 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 May 2006 55,214 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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V57 XUB is a 2000 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 V57 XUB, 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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V57 XUB is a 2000 Audi A6, first registered on 13 January 2000.

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