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X891 BWP

2000 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

169,125 mi
Last recorded169,125 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2017
Typical for 2000 Audi A6117,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX891 BWP
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2017 169,125 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 165,808 miles

oil leak

windscreen cracked outwith the swept area

Pass 4 Feb 2015 163,649 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 2 Feb 2015 163,643 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 157,440 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 30 Jan 2014 157,435 miles

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

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 151,910 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 143,777 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 143,767 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jan 2011 137,159 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 127,995 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 117,160 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 117,150 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 111,145 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 106,501 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 100,700 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2006 100,700 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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X891 BWP is a 2000 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 X891 BWP, 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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X891 BWP is a 2000 Audi A6, first registered on 15 September 2000.

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