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W131 GBW

2000 Audi A6

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

184,533 mi
Last recorded184,533 miles
Recorded on28 May 2015
Typical for 2000 Audi A6117,334 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW131 GBW
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2015 184,533 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 184,305 miles

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

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

Oil level is on minimum ! ..................

Pass 29 May 2014 178,169 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 178,169 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 171,797 miles

both number plates slightly deteriated, not failable at time of test.

Fail 28 Jun 2013 171,622 miles

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

both number plates slightly deteriated, not failable at time of test.

rear brake pads appear to be wearing low, not failable at time of test.

Pass 28 Jun 2012 164,150 miles

exhaust is slightly corroded.

Fail 28 Jun 2012 164,150 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

exhaust is slightly corroded.

Pass 17 Jun 2011 155,772 miles

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

nearside front tyre has 3mm of tread, the legal limit is 1.6mm

offside front tyre has 2mm of tread, the legal limit is 1.6mm

Fail 17 Jun 2011 155,772 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

nearside front tyre has 3mm of tread, the legal limit is 1.6mm

offside front tyre has 2mm of tread, the legal limit is 1.6mm

Pass 10 Jul 2010 148,152 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 147,925 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 137,776 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 123,666 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 107,471 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 91,164 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 GBW is a 2000 Audi A6 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W131 GBW, 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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What year was W131 GBW registered?

W131 GBW is a 2000 Audi A6, first registered on 18 July 2000.

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