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X853 VYC

2000 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

172,376 mi
Last recorded172,376 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2014
Typical for 2000 Audi A6117,334 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX853 VYC
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2014 172,376 miles

slight pitting to front brake discs

Fail 25 Jul 2014 172,282 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

slight pitting to front brake discs

Pass 27 Jul 2013 163,638 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 153,803 miles

ABS light on

Near side front tyre wall cut

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 153,803 miles

ABS light on

Near side front tyre wall cut

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 150,154 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 141,767 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front number plate damaged on edge .

Fail 21 Jul 2010 141,588 miles

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front number plate damaged on edge .

Pass 24 Jul 2009 126,934 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 109,827 miles

air bag warning light on all the time

Fail 24 Jul 2008 109,827 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

air bag warning light on all the time

Pass 26 Jul 2007 94,594 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 94,591 miles

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Fail 28 Jul 2006 79,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

engine idle speed to fast

Pass 28 Jul 2006 79,999 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

engine idle speed to fast

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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X853 VYC is a 2000 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 X853 VYC, 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 X853 VYC registered?

X853 VYC is a 2000 Audi A6, first registered on 30 November 2000.

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