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X656 DDU

2000 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

346,098 mi
Last recorded346,098 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2017
Typical for 2000 Audi A6117,334 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX656 DDU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 Nov 2017 346,098 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking From rack (2.3.3b)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 337,736 miles

Both front tyres perished in the tread, keep a check.

Front exhaust mounting broken.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear brake binding slightly.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Nov 2015 334,065 miles

Bolt missing from exhaust front mounting.

Both rear tyrws worn badly on inner edge of tread.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm keep a check. (4.1.E.1)

Slight play nearside of steering rack.

Fail 16 Nov 2015 334,064 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed On inner edge of tread. Marked. (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Bolt missing from exhaust front mounting.

Both rear tyrws worn badly on inner edge of tread.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm keep a check. (4.1.E.1)

Slight play nearside of steering rack.

Pass 26 Feb 2014 324,356 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 320,588 miles

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

front brake discs starting to corrode on working surface

front tyres unevenly worn

Fail 25 Mar 2013 320,588 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

front brake discs starting to corrode on working surface

front tyres unevenly worn

Pass 2 Apr 2012 313,287 miles

Slight movement in the offside front door hinge

Surface corrosion on both front inner sill

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 311,614 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 311,603 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

rear brake discs poor condition

Pass 28 Jul 2010 296,030 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2010 296,029 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 286,011 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 286,011 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 268,450 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 268,305 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside 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)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 228,531 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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X656 DDU is a 2000 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 X656 DDU, 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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X656 DDU is a 2000 Audi A6, first registered on 9 October 2000.

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