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W198 KVL

2000 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

210,328 mi
Last recorded210,328 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2014
Typical for 2000 Audi A6117,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW198 KVL
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2014 210,328 miles

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

nsf tyre outer edge worn

Fail 20 Sep 2014 209,938 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2013 197,200 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2012 186,790 miles

N/S/F TYRE BOLD ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES

N/S/R TYRE BOLD ON INNER AND OUTER EDGE

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

O/S/R TYRE LOW ON OUTER EDGE

O/S/R WHEEL BEARING SLIGHT PLAY

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

REAR SHOCKERS GETTING WEAK

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR LINKS

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Aug 2012 186,790 miles

N/S/F TYRE BOLD ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES

N/S/R TYRE BOLD ON INNER AND OUTER EDGE

O/S/R TYRE LOW ON OUTER EDGE

O/S/R WHEEL BEARING SLIGHT PLAY

REAR SHOCKERS GETTING WEAK

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR LINKS

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 Aug 2011 176,312 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

center exhaust clamps slightly corroded

nsr tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 12 Aug 2011 176,278 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

center exhaust clamps slightly corroded

nsr tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Sep 2010 167,095 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 167,095 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 156,138 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Poor focus on both headlights

Fail 22 Sep 2009 156,100 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 144,783 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2007 125,445 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Nov 2007 125,445 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 109,200 miles

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

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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W198 KVL is a 2000 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W198 KVL, 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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W198 KVL is a 2000 Audi A6, first registered on 19 April 2000.

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