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A6 TYJ

1999 Audi A6

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

162,721 mi
Last recorded162,721 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2014
Typical for 1999 Audi A6124,825 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 TYJ
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2014 162,721 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 162,703 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 146,347 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 142,352 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

boot struts weak

engine oil leak

fuel pipes corroded

n/s/f tyre wall heavily scuffed,worn on inside shoulder and showing cracking in tread no cord showing

n/s/r tyre wall showing tears no cord showing

o/s/f engine mount oil soaked

o/s/f tyre wall showing tears no cord showing

o/s/r wheel showing damage on inside rim no depression showing on tyre seat

plastic sills

rear suspension,and brake parts showing surface corrosion

tyres differant makes

Fail 15 Mar 2012 142,352 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

boot struts weak

engine oil leak

fuel pipes corroded

n/s/f tyre wall heavily scuffed,worn on inside shoulder and showing cracking in tread no cord showing

n/s/r tyre wall showing tears no cord showing

o/s/f engine mount oil soaked

o/s/f tyre wall showing tears no cord showing

o/s/r wheel showing damage on inside rim no depression showing on tyre seat

plastic sills

rear suspension,and brake parts showing surface corrosion

tyres differant makes

Pass 25 Jan 2011 134,550 miles

Condition of rear brake discs

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 20 Jan 2011 134,499 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Condition of rear brake discs

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 Dec 2009 125,502 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 114,659 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Jan 2009 114,436 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 92,335 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 92,335 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jun 2006 73,650 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 70,068 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 TYJ is a 1999 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 TYJ, 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 TYJ registered?

A6 TYJ is a 1999 Audi A6, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is A6 TYJ safe to buy?

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