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W274 JBW

2000 Audi A6

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

139,902 mi
Last recorded139,902 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2015
Typical for 2000 Audi A6117,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW274 JBW
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2015 139,902 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear off side (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake binding slightly when jacked up

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread Both (6.3.1d)

Play in off side rack end ball joint.

Fail 28 Sep 2015 139,875 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated Both front cracked exposing cord (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear off side (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake binding slightly when jacked up

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread Both (6.3.1d)

Play in off side rack end ball joint.

Pass 3 Oct 2014 134,913 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 26 Sep 2014 134,911 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 130,095 miles

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

Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 Sep 2013 130,090 miles

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 123,657 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 115,393 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

headlamps lenses scratched, slowly reducing light output

Pass 28 Sep 2010 112,498 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

n/s front disc worn and scored

o/s rear brake binding slightly when spun by hand

Fail 20 Sep 2010 112,425 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

n/s front disc worn and scored

o/s rear brake binding slightly when spun by hand

Pass 12 Aug 2009 109,852 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 109,852 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 107,981 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 107,938 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 101,119 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 91,565 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 91,565 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

front lower engine cover insecure.

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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W274 JBW is a 2000 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 W274 JBW, 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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W274 JBW is a 2000 Audi A6, first registered on 6 June 2000.

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