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W278 KFU

2000 Audi A6

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

182,086 mi
Last recorded182,086 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2017
Typical for 2000 Audi A6117,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW278 KFU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2017 182,086 miles

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

exhaust blow centre pipe

front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Fail 12 Apr 2017 182,083 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

exhaust blow centre pipe

front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 167,608 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

NSF tyre wearing on both edges

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both upper arms (2.4.G.2)

OSF tyre wearing on both edges

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both upper arms (2.4.G.2)

slight engine oil leak

slight oil leak from rear differential

Fail 29 Apr 2016 167,591 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

NSF tyre wearing on both edges

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both upper arms (2.4.G.2)

OSF tyre wearing on both edges

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both upper arms (2.4.G.2)

slight engine oil leak

slight oil leak from rear differential

Pass 27 Oct 2014 150,002 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system corroded

nearside front, offside rear and offside front tyres perished

nearside tail light damaged

wipers working on one speed

Pass 13 Mar 2014 146,778 miles

exhaust front pipe in poor condition

slight corrosion to all brake discs

Fail 7 Mar 2014 146,776 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

exhaust front pipe in poor condition

slight corrosion to all brake discs

Pass 12 Feb 2013 139,689 miles

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

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

water inside offside headlamp

Fail 12 Feb 2013 139,689 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

water inside offside headlamp

Pass 3 Feb 2012 131,575 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f top suspension arm bushes starting to perish

o/s/f top suspension arm bushes starting to perish

Pass 17 Feb 2011 124,615 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2010 114,600 miles

rear diff oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2009 104,225 miles

front discs slightly lipped

oil leak to rear diff

Pass 4 Feb 2008 92,464 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 30 Jan 2008 92,400 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 81,913 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2007 81,914 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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W278 KFU is a 2000 Audi A6 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 W278 KFU, 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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W278 KFU is a 2000 Audi A6, first registered on 12 June 2000.

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