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X97 XCG

2000 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

235,370 mi
Last recorded235,370 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2015
Typical for 2000 Audi A6117,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX97 XCG
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2015 235,370 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides + worn smooth on inner edge 205/55 r16 91v (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Oct 2015 235,367 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides + worn smooth on inner edge 205/55 r16 91v (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 225,803 miles

n/s front brake hos slight perrished

oil leak

Fail 1 Nov 2014 225,803 miles

Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

n/s front brake hos slight perrished

oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2013 207,457 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 190,601 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 Oct 2012 190,601 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 173,602 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 153,793 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 135,347 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 121,039 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 112,007 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 111,213 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 97,725 miles

Dent in sump

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

Pass 5 Dec 2005 84,780 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 XCG is a 2000 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 X97 XCG, 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 XCG is a 2000 Audi A6, first registered on 30 November 2000.

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