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W332 RLS

2000 Audi A6

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

166,296 mi
Last recorded166,296 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2016
Typical for 2000 Audi A6117,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW332 RLS
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2016 166,296 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2016 166,287 miles

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

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 suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 155,224 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 155,224 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 141,970 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 141,970 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 29 May 2013 133,328 miles

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

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

Fail 27 May 2013 133,328 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2012 122,396 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 122,396 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2011 114,068 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 114,065 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2010 102,817 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 102,817 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 25 May 2009 94,312 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 25 May 2009 94,312 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2008 83,112 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 83,112 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2007 72,600 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 61,448 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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W332 RLS is a 2000 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 W332 RLS, 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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W332 RLS is a 2000 Audi A6, first registered on 3 June 2000.

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