CarVerify

Free Car Check

V196 DSS

2000 Audi A6

Green Petrol 1781cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

128,052 mi
Last recorded128,052 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2012
Typical for 2000 Audi A6117,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Audi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationV196 DSS
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2012 128,052 miles

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

centre pipe outer case split

move obstruction in windscreen

rear heat shield loose

slight oil leak from engine

suspect play in nearside track rod end

tyre size 205/55/16

Fail 30 Jul 2012 128,050 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

centre pipe outer case split

move obstruction in windscreen

rear heat shield loose

slight oil leak from engine

suspect play in nearside track rod end

tyre size 205/55/16

Pass 29 Jul 2011 112,659 miles

undertray missing

both front flexys starting to split (at calipers)

both outer c.v.boots starting to crack

n/s/r tyre worn low on inner edge

play in n/s/f upper front suspension ball joint

play in o/s track rod end

very slight play in both lower front ball joints

Pass 26 Jul 2010 102,900 miles

front cv boots slightly cracking

front pipe mount insecure

offside rear brake slightly tight to turn by hand

rear inner pads look low

slight cracking on front flexi hoses

slight oil leak from engine

slight play in upper ball joints

tyre size 205/55/16

Fail 26 Jul 2010 102,898 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

front cv boots slightly cracking

front pipe mount insecure

move obstruction in windscreen

offside rear brake slightly tight to turn by hand

rear inner pads look low

slight cracking on front flexi hoses

slight oil leak from engine

slight play in upper ball joints

tyre size 205/55/16

Pass 21 Aug 2009 93,569 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 93,569 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 89,406 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 89,389 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

front and rear discs slight corrosion

Pass 27 Jul 2007 80,770 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2006 62,235 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2006 62,235 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
Full Audi A6 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

V196 DSS is a 2000 Audi A6 in Green 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 V196 DSS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of V196 DSS?

You can check the full history of V196 DSS by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was V196 DSS registered?

V196 DSS is a 2000 Audi A6, first registered on 3 January 2000.

Is V196 DSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for V196 DSS shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V196 DSS have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on V196 DSS. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.