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W381 OTS

2000 Audi A6

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

189,953 mi
Last recorded189,953 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2017
Typical for 2000 Audi A6117,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW381 OTS
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2017 189,953 miles

Rear diff leaking

Fail 31 May 2017 189,952 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

No coolant

Rear diff leaking

Pass 18 May 2016 184,861 miles

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

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

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

both headlight images only just distinct

Fail 18 May 2016 184,860 miles

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

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

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

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

both headlight images only just distinct

Pass 7 May 2015 178,398 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2014 168,382 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 168,382 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 160,251 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

nearside front bumper deteriorated

Fail 24 Jun 2013 160,251 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

nearside front bumper deteriorated

Pass 23 Jun 2012 153,493 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 153,492 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE VERY LOW ON EDGES

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE VERY LOW

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 141,852 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 31 May 2011 141,852 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 132,463 miles

engine has bad missfire

Pass 21 May 2009 120,599 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2008 110,034 miles

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

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

Fail 13 May 2008 110,034 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 110,007 miles

Nearside rear tyre is worn low and cracked. Offside rear tyre is worn down to 2mm.

Rear brake pads are worn low. front and rear brake discs are corroded. Front flexible brake hoses are cracking. Nearside front wheel is fouling on bumper.

Fail 2 Jan 2008 110,004 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside rear tyre is worn low and cracked. Offside rear tyre is worn down to 2mm.

Rear brake pads are worn low. front and rear brake discs are corroded. Front flexible brake hoses are cracking. Nearside front wheel is fouling on bumper.

Pass 17 Jul 2006 94,206 miles

N/S/F slash guard loose.

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

bumper insecure

Pass 15 Jul 2005 78,087 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2005 78,087 miles

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

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

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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W381 OTS is a 2000 Audi A6 in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 W381 OTS, 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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W381 OTS is a 2000 Audi A6, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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