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X475 OEV

2000 Audi A6

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

259,713 mi
Last recorded259,713 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2016
Typical for 2000 Audi A6117,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX475 OEV
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2016 259,713 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 May 2016 259,517 miles

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

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge,tread not cut as deep from new (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 May 2015 240,669 miles

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

nearside and offside headlight aims poor

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 1 May 2015 240,309 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside headlight aims poor

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 May 2014 210,820 miles

engine idle speed high

front and rear brake discs corroded/worn

nearside front door hard to close (border line pass)

nearside front tyre has peace of wood into side wall of tyre (poor condition) border line pass

offside and nearside front upper and lower suspension arm bushes dteriorated/perished/worn

offside front door hard to open (border line pass)

offside front head-light beam patton poor (border line pass)

oil leak

rear axle bushes worn/deteriorated

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 7 May 2014 218,128 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

engine idle speed high

front and rear brake discs corroded/worn

hand brake weak

nearside front door hard to close (border line pass)

nearside front tyre has peace of wood into side wall of tyre (poor condition) border line pass

offside and nearside front upper and lower suspension arm bushes dteriorated/perished/worn

offside front door hard to open (border line pass)

offside front head-light beam patton poor (border line pass)

oil leak

rear axle bushes worn/deteriorated

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 11 May 2013 193,520 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 171,685 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

one l e d not working in centre rear brake light

uneven treadwear nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Jul 2011 171,002 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2011 171,002 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 154,679 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 Apr 2010 154,673 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 143,544 miles

R/H TYRE HAS SLIGHT TEAR IN OUTTER COVER

Fail 21 Apr 2009 143,538 miles

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

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

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

R/H TYRE HAS SLIGHT TEAR IN OUTTER COVER

Pass 12 May 2008 134,631 miles

both front brake discs slightly worn

both front rear brake discs slightly worn

nearside rear tyre slightly worn on outer edge and just in limit

Fail 12 May 2008 134,631 miles

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

both front brake discs slightly worn

both front rear brake discs slightly worn

nearside rear tyre slightly worn on outer edge and just in limit

Pass 25 May 2007 123,503 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 123,496 miles

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

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

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

air bag light on

Pass 30 May 2006 108,793 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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X475 OEV is a 2000 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 X475 OEV, 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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X475 OEV is a 2000 Audi A6, first registered on 28 September 2000.

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