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ALF 516S

1999 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,841 mi
Last recorded142,841 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2013
Typical for 1999 Audi A6124,825 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALF 516S
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2013 142,841 miles

nearside front outer cv boot deteriated and weaping grease

number plates slightly deteriated

rear brake discs slightly corroded

rear inner brake pads looking low

Fail 14 Aug 2013 142,840 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

coolent below minumum

nearside front outer cv boot deteriated and weaping grease

number plates slightly deteriated

offside rear tyre worn out of shapoe inner edge on legal limit

rear brake discs slightly corroded

rear inner brake pads looking low

Pass 29 Jun 2012 129,088 miles

nearside front tyre cut outer sidewall getting close to wear abrs

nearside rear tyre getting close to wear bars

offside front tyre cut outer sidewall

Fail 27 Jun 2012 128,992 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside front tyre cut outer sidewall getting close to wear abrs

nearside rear tyre getting close to wear bars

offside front tyre cut outer sidewall

Pass 30 Jun 2011 117,922 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 117,905 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 103,722 miles

Near side rear brake disc slightly pitted

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Off side front tyre perished

Off side rear brake disc slightly pitted

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 May 2009 101,061 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 May 2008 97,629 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2007 90,690 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 90,690 miles

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

Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 10 May 2006 83,400 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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ALF 516S is a 1999 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 ALF 516S, 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 ALF 516S registered?

ALF 516S is a 1999 Audi A6, first registered on 29 September 1999.

Is ALF 516S safe to buy?

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