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W278 ULU

2000 Audi A6

Silver Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

145,246 mi
Last recorded145,246 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2018
Typical for 2000 Audi A6117,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW278 ULU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2018 145,246 miles

Central Front oil leak

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

sill covers fitted

Fail 13 Oct 2018 145,245 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Front oil leak

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2017 135,624 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Outer arch corroded

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 126,912 miles

Both centre exhaust clamps corroded but still secure

Both front exhausts...flexi pipes slightly deteriorated

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear coil spring corroded Both springs (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Jul 2016 126,847 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Severe cracking to the outer shoulder (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both centre exhaust clamps corroded but still secure

Both front exhausts...flexi pipes slightly deteriorated

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear coil spring corroded Both springs (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 123,709 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 119,654 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 115,479 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 109,711 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 109,711 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 104,621 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 99,350 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 94,407 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 94,407 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 90,081 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 90,081 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 85,908 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 78,863 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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W278 ULU 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 72.2%.

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 W278 ULU, 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 W278 ULU registered?

W278 ULU is a 2000 Audi A6, first registered on 31 May 2000.

Is W278 ULU safe to buy?

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