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X521 PLD

2000 Audi A6

Silver Petrol 2671cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

64,039 mi
Last recorded64,039 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2019
Typical for 2000 Audi A6117,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX521 PLD
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,671cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2019 64,039 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust clamps rusted through but still secure & gas tight seal maintained (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated large end clip slightly loose allowing grease to emit (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front rusty sharp edges to front wing wheel arch covered with silver gaffa tape as temporary repair

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing slightly corroded

Offside Front rusty sharp edges to front wing wheel arch covered with silver gaffa tape as temporary repair

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing slightly corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorber slightly damp with oil

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Minor stone chip O/S windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Underside of engine damp with oil

Fail 27 Feb 2019 142,798 miles

Nearside Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Wing Corroded (sharp edges) (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Wing Corroded (sharp edges) (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust clamps rusted through but still secure & gas tight seal maintained (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated large end clip slightly loose allowing grease to emit (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pad worn to4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing slightly corroded

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing slightly corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorber slightly damp with oil

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Minor stone chip O/S windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Underside of engine damp with oil

Pass 15 Feb 2018 140,358 miles

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

Central Front Oil leak ()

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

Front bonnet strut weak

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 136,835 miles

Exhaust system and clamps in general rusty condition

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both upper arms inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Forward most arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

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

engine cover fitted obscuring some testable items

oil leak engine source unknown

Fail 27 Feb 2017 136,835 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear most arm marked with white chalk (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Exhaust system and clamps in general rusty condition

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low 2mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both upper arms inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Forward most arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

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

engine cover fitted obscuring some testable items

oil leak engine source unknown

Pass 11 Feb 2016 132,259 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads worn low 4mm (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2mm inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement anti rollbar drop link (2.4.G.2)

both exhaust sleeve clamps very rusty

drivers door lock intermittently not opening from outside

exhaust system v/rusty blowing slight center silencer

front brake discs lipped

Fail 8 Feb 2016 132,259 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement antiroll bar drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (rear arm marked with yellow crayon) (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads worn low 4mm (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2mm inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement anti rollbar drop link (2.4.G.2)

both exhaust sleeve clamps very rusty

drivers door lock intermittently not opening from outside

exhaust system v/rusty blowing slight center silencer

front brake discs lipped

Pass 12 Feb 2015 125,782 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres perished

offside rear tyre has a deep cut in the sidewall

Fail 12 Feb 2015 125,782 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres perished

offside rear tyre has a deep cut in the sidewall

Pass 21 Feb 2014 120,199 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 115,191 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2013 115,191 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 109,943 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 109,943 miles

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

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

advise center section corried and cracked on joins

Pass 26 Jan 2011 102,699 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 26 Jan 2011 102,699 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 22 Jan 2010 95,173 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 20 Jan 2010 95,173 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 13 Jan 2009 87,906 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jan 2009 87,808 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 27 Dec 2008 87,774 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 1 Dec 2007 80,833 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2006 75,148 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 67,434 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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X521 PLD is a 2000 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,671cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 X521 PLD, 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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X521 PLD is a 2000 Audi A6, first registered on 5 October 2000.

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