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W168 RVU

2000 Audi A6

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

86,541 mi
Last recorded86,541 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2019
Typical for 2000 Audi A6117,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW168 RVU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2019 86,541 miles

Brake pad warning light on / brakes condition good

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm/inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front wing/wheel arch corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm/inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 14 Nov 2019 86,541 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm/ inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm/inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pad warning light on / brakes condition good

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm/inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front wing/wheel arch corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm/inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 20 Oct 2018 74,045 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2018 74,045 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 66,184 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 67,525 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 59,387 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2015 58,531 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2014 57,149 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 53,798 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jul 2012 52,002 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

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

air bag light on

Pass 25 Jun 2011 54,757 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 51,028 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 46,181 miles

Undertray fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2008 41,940 miles

Air bag warning light on

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Brake pad warning light comes on

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 37,539 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 32,376 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2005 27,988 miles

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

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 RVU is a 2000 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 W168 RVU, 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 W168 RVU registered?

W168 RVU is a 2000 Audi A6, first registered on 10 July 2000.

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