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X478 HFU

2000 Audi A6

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

94,395 mi
Last recorded94,395 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2012
Typical for 2000 Audi A6117,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX478 HFU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2012 94,395 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

nsf wiper blade torn

Fail 20 Mar 2012 94,395 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nsf wiper blade torn

Pass 23 Mar 2011 91,374 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 91,374 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2010 87,089 miles

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

Front Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 87,089 miles

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

Front Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 83,673 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 83,673 miles

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

wipers very slow possible faulty linkage or motor

Pass 28 Mar 2008 79,847 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 76,173 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 66,153 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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X478 HFU is a 2000 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 X478 HFU, 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 X478 HFU registered?

X478 HFU is a 2000 Audi A6, first registered on 2 October 2000.

Is X478 HFU safe to buy?

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