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W138 ULP

2000 Audi A6

Silver Petrol 2671cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

125,998 mi
Last recorded125,998 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 2000 Audi A6117,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW138 ULP
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,671cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2017 125,998 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit slight inner edge wear (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit slight inner edge wear (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit slight inner edge wear (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 121,151 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 121,151 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 115,677 miles

Fuel filter corroding

Pass 22 Aug 2014 110,467 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r brake binding slightly

o/s/r and n/s/r flexi brake hoses starting to perish

o/s/r outer brake disc has reduced surface area caused by corrosion

oil leak

Fail 21 Aug 2014 175,755 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r brake binding slightly

o/s/r and n/s/r flexi brake hoses starting to perish

o/s/r outer brake disc has reduced surface area caused by corrosion

oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2013 104,065 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 97,255 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 97,255 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 90,462 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 90,462 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 84,550 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 78,719 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 78,716 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 74,035 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 68,136 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 68,136 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 61,612 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 61,612 miles

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

offside rear tyre has small cut on inner edge of tread †front wheel alignment should be checked / adjusted

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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W138 ULP is a 2000 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,671cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 W138 ULP, 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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W138 ULP is a 2000 Audi A6, first registered on 19 May 2000.

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