2000 Audi S6 4.2L Petrol · W512 EEC
2000 Audi S6 (4.2L, petrol). First registered 25 May 2000. Recorded mileage 145,460 miles. MOT valid until 05 Feb 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- AUDI S6
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,460 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
W512 EEC Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 06/02/2026
- 145,460 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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W512 EEC Mileage History
- 17/10/200560,693 mi
- 17/10/200560,693 mi
- 18/10/200669,069 mi+8,376 mi
- 19/09/200776,343 mi+7,274 mi
- 20/08/200884,389 mi+8,046 mi
- 21/08/200884,389 mi
- 09/09/200994,040 mi+9,651 mi
- 16/03/2011115,112 mi+21,072 mi
- 23/03/2011115,112 mi
- 13/07/2012121,845 mi+6,733 mi
- 08/07/2013126,771 mi+4,926 mi
- 06/08/2014130,016 mi+3,245 mi
- 07/08/2014130,017 mi+1 mi
- 23/08/2021130,546 mi+529 mi
- 04/11/2022131,672 mi+1,126 mi
- 04/11/2022131,672 mi
- 03/11/2023137,658 mi+5,986 mi
- 16/01/2025142,174 mi+4,516 mi
- 06/02/2026145,460 mi+3,286 mi
Average of roughly 4,174 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
W512 EEC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Audi S6 (W512 EEC) between October 2005 and February 2026.
The record contains 14 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 06 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)”; “Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”.
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