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X353 BYD

2000 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2024
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

179,797 mi
Last recorded179,797 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2023
Typical for 2000 Audi A6117,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX353 BYD
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2023 179,797 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tires both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Outer sill and undercovers

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 8 Nov 2023 179,627 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tires (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

covers underside

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 11 Nov 2022 168,876 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear calliper damp no leak found possible damp to previous repair

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Oct 2022 168,742 miles

Brake performance not tested due to leak (1.2.1 (g))

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) track rod end bush worn (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated outer casing damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking union to hose joint area (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 156,115 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2021 156,115 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached bolt loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 145,401 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 140,023 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm Tread Remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm Tread Remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner Front Bush Debonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm Tread Remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Oct 2019 140,023 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear Outer Ball Joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm Tread Remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm Tread Remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner Front Bush Debonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm Tread Remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 133,886 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 127,660 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2017 127,660 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 121,803 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2016 121,803 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 114,261 miles

Headlamps deteriorated

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2015 114,261 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Headlamps deteriorated

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 109,039 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Oct 2014 109,039 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 105,395 miles

brake disc rusting

Pass 4 Oct 2012 10,189 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 10,189 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 94,573 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 94,573 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 89,206 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 82,320 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 82,320 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 74,568 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 68,456 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 60,365 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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X353 BYD is a 2000 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 X353 BYD, 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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X353 BYD is a 2000 Audi A6, first registered on 27 September 2000.

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