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2016 Audi A6

Black Petrol 3993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

90,852 mi
Last recorded90,852 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A663,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration290 W
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 5 Jun 2026 90,852 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 81,706 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 70,890 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 61,010 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 54,071 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 45,349 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 38,368 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 30,504 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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290 W is a 2016 Audi A6 in Black with a 3,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2016 Audi A6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 63,296 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 290 W, 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 10 years old, this Audi A6 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 290 W registered?

290 W is a 2016 Audi A6, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is 290 W safe to buy?

The MOT history for 290 W shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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