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W116 PWS

2000 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

156,967 mi
Last recorded156,967 miles
Recorded on30 May 2018
Typical for 2000 Audi A6117,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW116 PWS
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2018 156,967 miles

Brake lever pivot slightly tight (1.1.1 (a))

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Jun 2017 153,631 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2017 153,627 miles

Fuel system component leaking os spill pipes leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 144,047 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 2 Jun 2016 144,047 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55x16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 137,192 miles

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

O/S EXHAUST CENTRE/ FRONT SLEEVE VERY WEAK WITH CORROSION

n/s/f tyre outer wall - cut present

Fail 25 Mar 2015 137,192 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

O/S EXHAUST CENTRE/ FRONT SLEEVE VERY WEAK WITH CORROSION

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f tyre outer wall - cut present

Pass 24 Mar 2014 124,260 miles

o/s/f + both rear tyres starting to get low

Fail 24 Mar 2014 124,260 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/f + both rear tyres starting to get low

Pass 14 Mar 2013 116,633 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 111,583 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 107,159 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)

Fail 27 Apr 2011 107,144 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 101,908 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 95,399 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 89,597 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 86,798 miles

Oil leak

front tyres wearing on edges

unable to check sills due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2006 83,528 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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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W116 PWS is a 2000 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 W116 PWS, 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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W116 PWS is a 2000 Audi A6, first registered on 18 April 2000.

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