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X987 VUA

2000 Audi A6

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

155,840 mi
Last recorded155,840 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2014
Typical for 2000 Audi A6117,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX987 VUA
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2014 155,840 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

both front wings corroded but covered with tape

Pass 21 Jun 2013 145,023 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

no oil showing on dip stick prior to test

starting to burn oil while idling/warming up

Fail 20 Jun 2013 145,023 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

no oil showing on dip stick prior to test

starting to burn oil while idling/warming up

Pass 6 Jun 2012 138,674 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre running off on inner edge

n/s/r tyre at 2.0mm

Pass 2 Mar 2011 128,282 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 114,234 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 Nov 2009 114,123 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 98,759 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 98,759 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 89,867 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 21 Sep 2006 76,851 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 64,157 miles

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nail in tyre

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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X987 VUA is a 2000 Audi A6 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X987 VUA, 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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X987 VUA is a 2000 Audi A6, first registered on 22 September 2000.

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