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X956 BWP

2000 Audi A6

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

207,607 mi
Last recorded207,607 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
Typical for 2000 Audi A6117,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX956 BWP
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2017 207,607 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 207,607 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal rack n/s (2.3.3b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 205,021 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 205,020 miles

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

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

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2015 201,610 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2015 201,610 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 197,183 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2014 197,173 miles

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 188,350 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 179,317 miles

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

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

Front discs rusty

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Jun 2011 178,614 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front discs rusty

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 169,205 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 156,493 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 142,646 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 124,924 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 15 May 2006 100,342 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 100,342 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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X956 BWP is a 2000 Audi A6 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 X956 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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X956 BWP is a 2000 Audi A6, first registered on 9 November 2000.

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