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W279 WHS

2000 Audi A6

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2016
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

145,432 mi
Last recorded145,432 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2016
Typical for 2000 Audi A6117,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW279 WHS
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2016 145,432 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake hose excessively deteriorated n/s/r+o/s/f (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported mid (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

0/s headlight has been repaired

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs badly corroded and advise check pads

n/s/f flexi brake pipe cracking

o/s/f+n/s/r tyre sidewalls damaged

rear brake discs corroded advise check rear pads

rear o/s inner suspension arm bush starting to perish

Pass 24 Jun 2015 140,374 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Jun 2015 140,370 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 131,737 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 31 May 2014 131,731 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 22 May 2013 121,807 miles

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

corrosion to exhaust system

Fail 18 May 2013 121,800 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 15 Aug 2011 120,512 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 120,512 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2010 119,119 miles

slight fucxustion in off side front brake disc

Pass 29 Aug 2009 118,186 miles

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

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

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

both front wiper blades split on ends but clearing ok at present

small marks on rear number plate

vehicle front under tray has various bolts missing but secure at present and not fouling suspension

Fail 28 Aug 2009 118,181 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

both front wiper blades split on ends but clearing ok at present

small marks on rear number plate

vehicle front under tray has various bolts missing but secure at present and not fouling suspension

Pass 5 Sep 2008 116,935 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 116,935 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 115,280 miles

Centre and rear exhaust sections corroded.

Fail 2 Dec 2006 115,260 miles

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

Centre and rear exhaust sections corroded.

Centre exhaust clamps corroded and broken.

Centre exhaust loose and blowing.

Pass 9 Dec 2005 113,274 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2005 113,270 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 WHS is a 2000 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 W279 WHS, 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 WHS is a 2000 Audi A6, first registered on 27 April 2000.

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