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S16 EAC

2000 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

199,310 mi
Last recorded199,310 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Audi A6117,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS16 EAC
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc
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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 199,310 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust corroded

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 198,151 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust corroded

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 195,546 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust corroded

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 193,124 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2023 193,124 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust corroded

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2022 188,267 miles

Exhaust poor condition

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 May 2022 188,267 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust poor condition

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 179,877 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear shocker covers adrift

exhaust corroding

Fail 25 Jun 2021 179,875 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear shocker covers adrift

exhaust corroding

Pass 26 Jun 2020 173,322 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 166,872 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

offside front suspension arm bush deteriorating

rear axle bushes deteriorating

Pass 24 Aug 2018 160,703 miles

front screen has object fixed

offside front wishbone bush has play

rear discs & pads worn.possible brake bind .

Pass 31 Aug 2017 155,423 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 31 Aug 2017 155,423 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 24 Aug 2016 150,880 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 145,964 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 140,256 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 134,456 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 130,654 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 128,024 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 124,163 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 120,067 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 117,689 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 114,895 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 114,888 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2006 112,720 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 109,604 miles

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

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

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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S16 EAC is a 2000 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 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 S16 EAC, 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 S16 EAC registered?

S16 EAC is a 2000 Audi A6, first registered on 17 November 2000.

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