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X878 MSP

2000 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,953 mi
Last recorded85,953 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2021
Typical for 2000 Audi A6117,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX878 MSP
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Nov 2021 85,953 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened at nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced spare wheel well (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 83,968 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal (1.1.11 (c))

Front and rear brake discs rusty

Pass 15 Oct 2019 83,139 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 83,127 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Oct 2018 82,804 miles

Central Rear exhaust system corroded

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake disc backing plate corroded

Nearside Rear brake has a slight bind

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake disc backing plate corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2017 82,581 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe/hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe/hose (3.6.B.2c)

advice centre exhaust deteriorated

advice slight brake bind at n/s rear brake

Pass 28 Oct 2016 82,268 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre has damage to sidewall

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 25 Oct 2016 82,244 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front tyre has damage to sidewall

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2015 81,831 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 81,182 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Oct 2014 81,182 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Oct 2013 80,503 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Oct 2012 78,847 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2011 75,302 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 75,302 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 70,672 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 65,383 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 60,711 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)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 56,406 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 50,920 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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X878 MSP 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 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X878 MSP, 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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X878 MSP is a 2000 Audi A6, first registered on 30 October 2000.

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