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W271 WGK

2000 Audi A6

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2013
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

105,843 mi
Last recorded105,843 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2012
Typical for 2000 Audi A6117,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW271 WGK
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2012 105,843 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 105,843 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 98,709 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 98,709 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 89,089 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 89,071 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 84,373 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 84,368 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 62,325 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 62,322 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both front tyres wearing out faster on edges

both rear tyres very low on tread

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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W271 WGK is a 2000 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 W271 WGK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W271 WGK registered?

W271 WGK is a 2000 Audi A6, first registered on 23 May 2000.

Is W271 WGK safe to buy?

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