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W146 ECS

2000 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

156,997 mi
Last recorded156,997 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2014
Typical for 2000 Audi A6117,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW146 ECS
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2014 156,997 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 152,132 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 149,061 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 143,472 miles

both number plate has no bsu mark

Fail 16 Jun 2011 143,472 miles

Offside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both number plate has no bsu mark

Pass 2 Jun 2010 135,117 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 135,116 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 28 May 2009 128,736 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 128,736 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2008 118,339 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 109,097 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 95,836 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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W146 ECS is a 2000 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 W146 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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W146 ECS is a 2000 Audi A6, first registered on 14 August 2000.

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