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W178 HFC

2000 Audi A6

Red Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

177,100 mi
Last recorded177,100 miles
Recorded on9 May 2011
Typical for 2000 Audi A6117,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW178 HFC
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2011 177,100 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 172,342 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 166,515 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 161,586 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 155,529 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 155,504 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 149,560 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 149,538 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Offside 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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W178 HFC is a 2000 Audi A6 in Red with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W178 HFC, 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 W178 HFC registered?

W178 HFC is a 2000 Audi A6, first registered on 8 May 2000.

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