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W157 URF

2000 Audi A6

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

168,192 mi
Last recorded168,192 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2022
Typical for 2000 Audi A6117,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW157 URF
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2022 168,192 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 166,617 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2021 166,615 miles

Brake pressure/vacuum build up too slow (1.1.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 186,268 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 185,341 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 172,349 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 154,415 miles

All rear suspension arm bushes worn/splitting

Engine oil leak

O/s/r metal brake pipe slight corrosion

Pass 24 Mar 2015 145,028 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2014 136,378 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 136,309 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 131,636 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Oil leak

Fail 31 Jan 2013 131,636 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2012 124,100 miles

Air Bag Light Staying On

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 Feb 2012 124,048 miles

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

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

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

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

Air Bag Light Staying On

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jan 2012 123,989 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

air bag fault

brake warning light on drivers screen

major oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2010 46,632 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Drivers door handle does not always work first time

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

Rear subframe covered in thick black paint

Fail 23 Sep 2010 46,569 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Drivers door handle does not always work first time

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

Rear subframe covered in thick black paint

Pass 19 Sep 2009 102,740 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front brake hoses perished (inner core not visible)

crack in nearside front fog lamp lense

exhaust system corroding in places

handbrake lever not returning fully on nearside rear caliper

noise on engine

oil leak on engine and gearbox

Fail 19 Sep 2009 102,740 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front brake hoses perished (inner core not visible)

crack in nearside front fog lamp lense

exhaust system corroding in places

handbrake lever not returning fully on nearside rear caliper

noise on engine

oil leak on engine and gearbox

Pass 13 Sep 2008 88,530 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 81,384 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 69,935 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 59,088 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
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W157 URF is a 2000 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 W157 URF, 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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W157 URF is a 2000 Audi A6, first registered on 11 April 2000.

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