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W279 JBW

2000 Audi A6

Blue Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

144,670 mi
Last recorded144,670 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2016
Typical for 2000 Audi A6117,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW279 JBW
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2016 144,670 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slight movment (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slight movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brake pad wear indicator illuminated pads ok.

front brake discs heavily corroded

item removed from drivers view prior to test

o/s/f tyre heavily worn inner shoulder small slice/heavily cut damaged outer sidewall

rear brake discs pitted /corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2016 114,635 miles

Centre Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slight movment (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slight movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs heavily corroded

item removed from drivers view prior to test

o/s/f tyre heavily worn inner shoulder small slice/heavily cut damaged outer sidewall

rear brake discs pitted /corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2014 109,919 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 109,919 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

off side front tyre outer side wall has some damage

slight blow on exhaust

slight play in off side front bottom ball joint

Pass 4 Mar 2013 104,881 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 104,881 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 99,312 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 94,686 miles

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

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)

Oil leak

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

wipers starting to deteriorate

Pass 22 Feb 2010 91,212 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 91,212 miles

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

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

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

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)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 86,074 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 80,129 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 74,952 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 72,583 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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W279 JBW is a 2000 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W279 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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W279 JBW is a 2000 Audi A6, first registered on 6 June 2000.

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