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W168 MKU

2000 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

159,798 mi
Last recorded159,798 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2014
Typical for 2000 Audi A6117,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW168 MKU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2014 159,798 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014

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

Rear Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 May 2013 122,896 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 122,589 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 114,869 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 114,820 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 104,625 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 104,570 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 130,740 miles

Exhaust heat sheild lose

Rear flexi hose ferrels slightly corroded

Rear fog light dim

Rear indicators faded

Rear number plate lights dim

Rear pads appear low - hard to see

Slight oil leak - rocker area

Smell of diesel from under bonnet area - no leak found

Wet test

n/s/f outer cv boot collapsed - no splits

n/s/f tyre on limit

n/s/r tyre getting low

o/s side repeater slightly faded

o/s/f flexi hose perished and starting to split

o/s/f tyre getting low

o/s/r tyre getting low

Fail 11 Feb 2010 130,505 miles

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

n/s/f tyre on limit

n/s/r tyre getting low

o/s side repeater slightly faded

Exhaust heat sheild lose

Rear flexi hose ferrels slightly corroded

Rear fog light dim

Rear indicators faded

Rear number plate lights dim

Rear pads appear low - hard to see

Slight oil leak - rocker area

Smell of diesel from under bonnet area - no leak found

Wet test

n/s/f outer cv boot collapsed - no splits

o/s/f flexi hose perished and starting to split

o/s/f tyre getting low

o/s/r tyre getting low

Fail 11 Feb 2010 130,484 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear fog light getting weak.

Pass 28 Feb 2009 111,008 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front flexi hoses well perished

some parts of exhaust clamps in poor consition

Fail 26 Feb 2009 110,940 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 99,526 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 83,464 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 69,005 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 69,005 miles

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

Brake pad warning light on.Pads meeting mot requirements.

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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W168 MKU is a 2000 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 W168 MKU, 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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W168 MKU is a 2000 Audi A6, first registered on 28 March 2000.

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