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W252 MUD

2000 Audi A6

Silver Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

183,940 mi
Last recorded183,940 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 2000 Audi A6117,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW252 MUD
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2017 183,940 miles

n/s/r h/brake low on efficiency

slight blow from front exhaust

very slight noise n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 5 May 2016 178,931 miles

exhaust system blowing

Fail 21 Apr 2016

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

exhaust system blowing

Pass 27 Apr 2015 178,733 miles

slight blow from centre exhaust

Pass 28 May 2014 174,110 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 167,161 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2013 167,158 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2012 159,353 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

air bag dash light on

Pass 16 Mar 2012 159,353 miles

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

air bag dash light on

Pass 23 Mar 2011 150,400 miles

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

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

condition of front brake discs

Fail 23 Mar 2011 150,400 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

condition of front brake discs

Pass 12 Mar 2010 145,815 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 145,815 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 143,724 miles

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Pass 20 Jun 2008 136,074 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 126,114 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 108,624 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 108,624 miles

Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

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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W252 MUD is a 2000 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W252 MUD, 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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W252 MUD is a 2000 Audi A6, first registered on 9 May 2000.

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