MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
254,233 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH REARS (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REARS (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material part of hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material part of hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear ferrules corroded before rear axle (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight leak on outer boot (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing edge has Sharpe edges (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
both front tyres wearing on outer edge
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear flexi ferrules corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
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DCZ 3579 is a 1999 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.
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 DCZ 3579, 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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DCZ 3579 is a 1999 Audi A6, first registered on 31 December 1999.
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