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W281 RHR

2000 Audi A6

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

152,826 mi
Last recorded152,826 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2019
Typical for 2000 Audi A6117,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW281 RHR
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2019 152,826 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2019 152,825 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 151,045 miles

Under tray and engine cover fitted

Fail 25 Apr 2018 151,045 miles

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

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

Under tray and engine cover fitted

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2017 147,897 miles

Exhaust front flexi deteriorated

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 140,146 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2016 140,146 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 127,194 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Jul 2014 119,283 miles

both rear tyres wearing on both inner and outter tread edges and both tyres close to the legal limit.

Pass 25 Jun 2013 110,987 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 103,220 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 94,495 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 84,220 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 84,155 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 25,297 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 67,112 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 59,426 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 50,065 miles

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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W281 RHR is a 2000 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W281 RHR, 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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W281 RHR is a 2000 Audi A6, first registered on 2 May 2000.

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