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W256 AER

2000 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

191,244 mi
Last recorded191,244 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2012
Typical for 2000 Audi A6117,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW256 AER
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2012 191,244 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

poor head light image intensity

rear brake discs corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Jul 2011 185,046 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 178,241 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 167,830 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 154,281 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 8 Jul 2008 154,187 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 129,363 miles

Rear No plate slightly Discoloured

Fail 13 Jul 2007 129,362 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear No Plate Slightly Discoloured

Pass 14 Jul 2006 103,780 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2005 79,981 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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W256 AER is a 2000 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 W256 AER, 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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What year was W256 AER registered?

W256 AER is a 2000 Audi A6, first registered on 13 July 2000.

Is W256 AER safe to buy?

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