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X97 AWH

2000 Audi A6

Silver Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

198,127 mi
Last recorded198,127 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2022
Typical for 2000 Audi A6117,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX97 AWH
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2022 198,127 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2022 198,125 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Not tested emissions due to leak (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 192,584 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 192,584 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 180,387 miles

Fuel filter damp and smell of petrol

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shockers weak

Fail 5 Nov 2019 180,335 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 Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fuel filter damp and smell of petrol

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shockers weak

Fail 16 May 2019 180,267 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At nearside front pipe flex and offside rear back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front shockers have little to no damping effect

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 164,404 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened at upper suspension mounting points on both sides of subframe (2.4.G.1)

Fail 11 May 2018 164,329 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at joining sleeves on front section of system (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened at upper suspension mounting points on both sides of subframe (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2017 159,762 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 155,945 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 155,859 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 148,469 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2014 140,003 miles

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

locking nut for o/s front lower suspension (rear) track control arm, not fully threaded on

Pass 28 Jun 2013 132,685 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 132,674 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 May 2012 122,162 miles

Front & Rear lower arm bushes cracking

Front discs in poor condition

Wipers smeary

Fail 15 May 2012 122,014 miles

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

EML on

Front & Rear lower arm bushes cracking

Front discs in poor condition

Wipers smeary

Pass 14 Jun 2011 111,637 miles

Neatside front tyre worn to inside shoulder

Fail 8 Jun 2011 111,579 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Neatside front tyre worn to inside shoulder

Pass 7 Jun 2010 107,123 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 105,683 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 105,683 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 97,957 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 97,957 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 90,620 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 80,617 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 66,926 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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X97 AWH is a 2000 Audi A6 in Silver with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 X97 AWH, 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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X97 AWH is a 2000 Audi A6, first registered on 15 November 2000.

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