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X597 FBL

2000 Audi A6

Black Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,693 mi
Last recorded99,693 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2011
Typical for 2000 Audi A6117,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX597 FBL
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2011 99,693 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 97,942 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 97,942 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 92,733 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2009 92,733 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/f outer c.v joint worn/knocking

Pass 3 Jul 2008 85,652 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 79,355 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 1 Aug 2007 79,355 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 28 Mar 2006 65,682 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 65,682 miles

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

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

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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X597 FBL is a 2000 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X597 FBL, 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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X597 FBL is a 2000 Audi A6, first registered on 24 October 2000.

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