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W259 DWR

2000 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

214,881 mi
Last recorded214,881 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2023
Typical for 2000 Audi A6117,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW259 DWR
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2023 214,881 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

nearside front caliper anti rattle spring missing

Pass 20 Jun 2022 211,570 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 207,533 miles

headlamp beams poor

slight oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2020 203,102 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 195,033 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 195,031 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 187,902 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear tyre treads very low

Pass 19 Jun 2017 181,643 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 173,039 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 161,307 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 153,280 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 150,102 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 149,227 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2012 149,227 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 144,693 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 May 2010 141,459 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 136,279 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 131,134 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 131,134 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 124,234 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 119,136 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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W259 DWR is a 2000 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 W259 DWR, 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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W259 DWR is a 2000 Audi A6, first registered on 10 May 2000.

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