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X482 EGK

2000 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2012
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

284,515 mi
Last recorded284,515 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2011
Typical for 2000 Audi A6117,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX482 EGK
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2011 284,515 miles

o/s/f door loose

Oil leak

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

Fail 26 Sep 2011 284,503 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

o/s/f door loose

Pass 5 Apr 2011 273,449 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Mar 2011 273,440 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 260,897 miles

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

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

Oil leak

gearbox mounting split

Fail 29 Sep 2010 260,305 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

gearbox mounting split

Pass 22 Mar 2010 248,131 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 247,808 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 232,887 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 232,850 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

advise drivers door hinge worn

Pass 25 Mar 2009 221,257 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 205,913 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 205,842 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 193,784 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 193,739 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 175,227 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 175,225 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 162,047 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 145,733 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 128,731 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 117,121 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2005 117,119 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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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X482 EGK is a 2000 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,896cc 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 X482 EGK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X482 EGK registered?

X482 EGK is a 2000 Audi A6, first registered on 23 November 2000.

Is X482 EGK safe to buy?

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