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V472 SBW

2000 Audi A6

Silver Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2025
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

157,467 mi
Last recorded157,467 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2024
Typical for 2000 Audi A6117,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV472 SBW
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2024 157,467 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2024 157,426 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2023 155,082 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 152,547 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 150,554 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 144,252 miles

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 137,952 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 137,952 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 125,535 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2017 123,854 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXY (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear coil spring corroded X2 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 121,137 miles

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

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 121,068 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

exhaust deteriorated

plastic covers fitted

Fail 14 Jan 2016 121,068 miles

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

exhaust deteriorated

plastic covers fitted

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 119,462 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 117,791 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 114,759 miles

nearside front inner bead rim distorted

nearside rear inner bead rim distorted

Pass 7 Jan 2012 111,538 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 103,479 miles

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

offside wiper blade slightly poor condition

Pass 19 Jan 2010 92,200 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 92,200 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 83,695 miles

Rear number plate starting to seperate

Pass 31 Jan 2008 79,387 miles

Number plate rear starting to delaminate

Pass 19 Jan 2007 75,467 miles

drivers side front top front arm ball pin boot deteriorating

passengers side front top rear arm ball pin boot deteriorating

Fail 18 Jan 2007 75,467 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 68,306 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 68,304 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

rear tyres 2mm tread advise replacement asap

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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V472 SBW is a 2000 Audi A6 in Silver with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 V472 SBW, 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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V472 SBW is a 2000 Audi A6, first registered on 26 January 2000.

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The MOT history for V472 SBW shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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