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A6 DKV

1999 Audi A6

Black Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

157,737 mi
Last recorded157,737 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2017
Typical for 1999 Audi A6124,825 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 DKV
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2017 157,737 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 155,666 miles

Offside Front water pre heater pump insecure and pipes low to ground

Fail 17 Mar 2015 150,349 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 150,349 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 144,315 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 134,552 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Mar 2013 134,548 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 124,781 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside rear tyre is wearing unevenly

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Slight deteroiration on offside front tyre

Fail 17 Apr 2012 124,781 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside rear tyre is wearing unevenly

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 120,191 miles

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

o/s/r tyre worn low on inner edge

Fail 6 Apr 2011 120,191 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

o/s/r tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 13 Jan 2010 111,061 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 111,061 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 101,991 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 15 Oct 2008 101,912 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Pass 13 Oct 2007 91,424 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 91,026 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Outer Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 May 2006 78,993 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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A6 DKV is a 1999 Audi A6 in Black with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1999 Audi A6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 124,825 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A6 DKV, 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 27 years old, this Audi A6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A6 DKV registered?

A6 DKV is a 1999 Audi A6, first registered on 18 May 1999.

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