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W283 XKJ

2000 Audi A6

Black Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,588 mi
Last recorded168,588 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2016
Typical for 2000 Audi A6117,334 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW283 XKJ
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2016 168,588 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 161,428 miles

nearside headlamp deteriorated

Fail 20 Jul 2015 161,427 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

nearside headlamp deteriorated

Pass 14 Jul 2014 153,231 miles

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

nearside headlamp deteriorated

Fail 10 Jul 2014 153,227 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

nearside headlamp deteriorated

Fail 3 Jul 2013 146,101 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 146,101 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 134,935 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 123,268 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 110,902 miles

N/s/f top suspension arm bush split

N/s/r top suspension arm bush split

O/s/f top suspension arm bush split

O/s/r top suspension arm bush split

Fail 2 Jul 2009 102,790 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 102,790 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Aug 2008 92,730 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 92,728 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 81,126 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 70,446 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 61,570 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2005 61,570 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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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W283 XKJ is a 2000 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W283 XKJ, 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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What year was W283 XKJ registered?

W283 XKJ is a 2000 Audi A6, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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