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W397 PPD

2000 Audi A6

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,831 mi
Last recorded153,831 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2011
Typical for 2000 Audi A6117,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW397 PPD
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2011 153,831 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2011 153,696 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jul 2010 151,687 miles

HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT UNIT HAS 1 BLOWN BULB - OTHER BULBS IN UNIT WORKING OK - REQ ATTENTION

O/S/F OUTER C/V BOOT TRISTED - REQ ATTENTION BEFORE IT SPLITS AND LEAKS GREASE

O/S/F TOP FRONT LINK BALL JOINT BOOT STARTING TO SPLIT - NO PLAY IN JOINT - REQ ATTENTION

REAR NUMBER PLATE STARTING TO DE LAMINATE BUT STILL READABLE - ADVISE NEW BEFORE IT GETS WORSE

Pass 1 Aug 2009 149,329 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 145,487 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2008 145,325 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2007 137,448 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Aug 2006 130,078 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2006 130,078 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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W397 PPD is a 2000 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W397 PPD, 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 W397 PPD registered?

W397 PPD is a 2000 Audi A6, first registered on 1 April 2000.

Is W397 PPD safe to buy?

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