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MOT History from tests of petrol AUDI A6s year 2013

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mot history
Pass percent:91.20%
(The average a petrol AUDI A6 year 2013 passes without issue)
Based on:1,681 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Registration plate issues22
Headlamp aim out of alignment19
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))10
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively5
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction |8.2.1.2 |h||4
Brake hose excessively deteriorated4
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak3
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))3
Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))3
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak3
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))2
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))2
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))2
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))2
Headlamp cleaning device inoperative now found leaking |1.7.2|1
Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative |1.7.2|1
Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative |1.7.2|1
Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))1
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |7.3.D.3|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Windscreen in an unacceptable condition Damage in centre of windscreen and cracked from top to bottom of screen (3.2 (c) (i))1
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))1
Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))1
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))1
Suspension system inoperative Air suspension system warning lamp indicating a malfunction (5.3.5 (a))1
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Engine MIL indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))1
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))1
Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative os and ns (4.1.6 (a) (ii))1
Emissions not tested no catalysts fitted (8.2.1.2 (d))1
Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))1
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm inner bush leaking fluid (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))1
Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))1
Oil leaking excessively from engine |8.4.1 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Inner Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn front joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Front Suspension pipe damaged or deteriorated and function affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension pipe damaged or deteriorated and function affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))1
Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |8.2.1.2 |c||1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Emissions not tested low fuel level (8.2.1.2 (d))1
Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))1
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning 2 of 3 not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning 2 of 3 not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))1
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))1
Central Front Inner Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))1
Central Front Inner Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))1
Central Front Inner Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured inner rim cracked |5.2.2 |a||1
Emissions unable to be completed All readings excessive, unable to hold the required testing RPM. (8.2.1.2 (d))1
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Curved arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Curved arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Passengers seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension arm has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))1
Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn CONTROL ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner curved arm bush perished/split resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner curved arm bush perished/split resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))1
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer`s specified limits |8.2.1.2 |b||1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3|1
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))1
Emissions unable to be completed engine misfiring (8.2.1.2 (d))1
Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Windscreen washer not working 1
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))1
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))1
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Central Rear Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Central Rear Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))1
Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged |4.1.D.1e|1
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|1
Emissions not tested Engine Overheating |7.3.A.1|1
Brakes imbalanced across an axle1
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak1
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits |8.2.1.2 |b||1
Registration plate lamp issues1

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