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W257 XGF

2000 Audi A6

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

86,712 mi
Last recorded86,712 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2016
Typical for 2000 Audi A6117,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW257 XGF
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2016 86,712 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 86,712 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 84,007 miles

Rear coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 81,603 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2014 81,603 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 79,471 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 77,295 miles

Coolant level low

Drivers window inop

Headlamps have flat beam pattern

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

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

Rear discs corroded (Brake eff all ok)

Fail 30 Oct 2012 77,295 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Coolant level low

Drivers window inop

Headlamps have flat beam pattern

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

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

Rear discs corroded (Brake eff all ok)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 75,785 miles

Coolant leak

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Oct 2010 71,092 miles

Both front tyres bald inner and outer edges.Nearside on 2mm of tread in centre

Pass 15 Dec 2009 65,471 miles

Both headlamp aim patterns flat (no kick up)

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

Front tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 16 Dec 2008 58,121 miles

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

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

rear brakes discs worn and pads getting low

Fail 16 Dec 2008 58,121 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

rear brakes discs worn and pads getting low

Pass 7 Dec 2007 52,159 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 42,189 miles

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

o/s/rear tyre perished

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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W257 XGF is a 2000 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol 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 W257 XGF, 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 W257 XGF registered?

W257 XGF is a 2000 Audi A6, first registered on 17 May 2000.

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