MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,052 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
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
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
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
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
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
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
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Audi A6?
Based on 2,724,792 MOT tests across 249,374 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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.
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