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X979 NBW

2000 Audi A6

Green Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,233 mi
Last recorded71,233 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Audi A6117,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX979 NBW
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 71,233 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2025 71,231 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested brake pipe burst (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides, along trailing arms (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 70,476 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts pitted and corroded on inners (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

various body, and under body corrosion, and rear axle, recommend under sealing

Pass 31 Oct 2023 69,916 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing has corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 10 Nov 2022 69,292 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts pitted and corroded on inners (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 68,499 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 67,424 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 66,329 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 64,723 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 62,998 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Wing (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 60,771 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Wing (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 59,148 miles

Expired tax disc displayed

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Wing (6.1.B.2)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 4 Nov 2014 57,167 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 55,515 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 55,515 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 53,631 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 52,012 miles

nearside and offside front brake disc corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2010 50,158 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 50,158 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 48,514 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Sep 2009 48,514 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 46,953 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 44,890 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 44,890 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 43,096 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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X979 NBW is a 2000 Audi A6 in Green with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X979 NBW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X979 NBW registered?

X979 NBW is a 2000 Audi A6, first registered on 7 September 2000.

Is X979 NBW safe to buy?

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