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W131 ECS

2000 Audi A6

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

103,163 mi
Last recorded103,163 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2019
Typical for 2000 Audi A6117,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW131 ECS
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2019 103,163 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 31 Dec 2019 103,163 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 99,070 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 94,779 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 91,363 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 86,209 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 86,209 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking burst during test (3.6.A.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 81,182 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 81,147 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Nov 2013 74,547 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 69,905 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 63,195 miles

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

both front brake discs pitted

Pass 4 Apr 2011 57,593 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 51,194 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 39,846 miles

chip mark centre windscreen

Pass 1 Jul 2008 38,643 miles

all tyres sidewalls getting perished

Pass 26 Jun 2007 37,064 miles

All tyres starting to crack and perish

Pass 13 Jun 2006 34,023 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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W131 ECS is a 2000 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W131 ECS, 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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W131 ECS is a 2000 Audi A6, first registered on 19 July 2000.

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