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M242 WST

1995 Audi A6

Black Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

122,416 mi
Last recorded122,416 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2009
Typical for 1995 Audi A6144,331 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM242 WST
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2009 122,416 miles

fuel pipes at filter corroded

offside front wishbone rear bush splitting

offside rear chassis leg corroding

Fail 18 Feb 2009 122,416 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust heat shield loose

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2008 113,371 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 103,579 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 103,574 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Areas of corrosion outwith prescribed areas visible at rear of vehicle.

Pass 27 Mar 2006 87,853 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 87,853 miles

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

Nearside front ABS wire not cliped

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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M242 WST is a 1995 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1995 Audi A6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 144,331 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 M242 WST, 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 31 years old, this Audi A6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M242 WST registered?

M242 WST is a 1995 Audi A6, first registered on 14 February 1995.

Is M242 WST safe to buy?

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