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X738 HJA

2000 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

285,213 mi
Last recorded285,213 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2018
Typical for 2000 Audi A6117,334 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX738 HJA
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2018 285,213 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2018 285,213 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 277,596 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 277,457 miles

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

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 267,707 miles

Nearside Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Fail 23 Feb 2016 267,706 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 252,817 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 252,817 miles

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 247,154 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/rear wheel arch corosion

o/s front wheel arch corosion

Pass 23 Jan 2013 244,875 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 236,760 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

undercar heat shields loose

Pass 13 Jan 2012 236,760 miles

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

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

undercar heat shields loose

Pass 12 Jan 2011 214,673 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 193,615 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 193,610 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 168,631 miles

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

n/s/f track rod end bolt is incorrectly fitted

Fail 21 Jan 2009 168,631 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

n/s/f track rod end bolt is incorrectly fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2008 143,523 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 122,525 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 104,730 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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X738 HJA is a 2000 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 X738 HJA, 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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X738 HJA is a 2000 Audi A6, first registered on 20 October 2000.

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