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X896 BWP

2000 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

163,146 mi
Last recorded163,146 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2016
Typical for 2000 Audi A6117,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX896 BWP
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2016 163,146 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced NEARSIDE and OFFSIDE (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

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

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

oil around under side of engine/gearbox and rear differential no leaks detected

Fail 25 Jan 2016 163,146 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced NEARSIDE and OFFSIDE (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

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

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

oil around under side of engine/gearbox and rear differential no leaks detected

Pass 6 Aug 2015

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 31 Jul 2015

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 30 Jan 2014 128,211 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre worn on edges

Fail 29 Jan 2014 128,154 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre worn on edges

Pass 5 Feb 2013 118,873 miles

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

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

front discs worn

Fail 4 Feb 2013 118,873 miles

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

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

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

front discs worn

Pass 30 Jan 2012 108,252 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 105,106 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 105,104 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 95,816 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 82,339 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 65,627 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 65,627 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

o/s/r lamp damaged

Pass 12 Oct 2005 51,835 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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X896 BWP is a 2000 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 X896 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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X896 BWP is a 2000 Audi A6, first registered on 22 September 2000.

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