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V789 SJO

2000 Audi A6

Green Petrol 2671cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2018
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

163,502 mi
Last recorded163,502 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2017
Typical for 2000 Audi A6117,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV789 SJO
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,671cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2017 163,502 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 163,502 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both no images (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 159,274 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Oct 2016 159,204 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 155,178 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 155,130 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 151,256 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both head lights in poor condition

chip in windscreen

Fail 6 Oct 2014 151,255 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chip in windscreen

Pass 4 Oct 2013 147,520 miles

Both headlamp images poor

N/S/f outer cv gaiter slight leak.

Tracking type fault. Some play in front lower arms rear bushes

Fail 2 Oct 2013 147,515 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both headlamp images poor

N/S/f outer cv gaiter slight leak.

Tracking type fault. Some play in front lower arms rear bushes

Pass 5 Oct 2012 143,572 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 143,572 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs poor / pads 60% worn

Headlamp lenses poor

N/S/R tyre poor

O/S wiper blade split

Pass 3 Oct 2011 140,566 miles

All brake pads low

Both rear tyres poor

Vacuum pipe under bonnet broken

wiper action poor

Pass 8 Oct 2010 137,485 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Oct 2010 137,485 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 134,308 miles

2 Nails N/S/R tyre - 1 in side wall

Front brake pads 60 / 70% worn?

Red oil leak centre of car ?

Fail 1 Oct 2009 134,305 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

2 Nails N/S/R tyre - 1 in side wall

Front brake pads 60 / 70% worn?

Front tyre pressures low. Spare new?

Red oil leak centre of car ?

Pass 20 Oct 2008 131,798 miles

Possible tracking type fault.

Fail 20 Oct 2008 131,798 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Possible tracking type fault.

Pass 12 Oct 2007 128,974 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 128,974 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n.s.f. inner wheel arch liner needs repair damaged close too tyre

Pass 18 Oct 2006 125,148 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 125,147 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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V789 SJO is a 2000 Audi A6 in Green with a 2,671cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 V789 SJO, 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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V789 SJO is a 2000 Audi A6, first registered on 17 February 2000.

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