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J10 GFS

1999 Audi A6

Gold Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

126,265 mi
Last recorded126,265 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Audi A6124,825 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ10 GFS
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 126,265 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 192,853 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2024 192,791 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Joint after flexi , left hand pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard Nearside pipe (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Emissions oxygen sensor missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Offside Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard Offside pipe (8.2.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Emissions oxygen sensor missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 192,099 miles

Mild corrosion to all suspension and other related items

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and offside rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and offside rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2023 192,099 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases join behind the silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Mild corrosion to all suspension and other related items

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and offside rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and offside rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 186,952 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2022 186,952 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 184,581 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 182,528 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 179,192 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 173,839 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 167,605 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 167,604 miles

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

Fuel system component insecure filter (7.2.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

traction control warning light on

Pass 26 Sep 2016 162,716 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 124,510 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 120,692 miles

rear diff has weep of oil

Fail 8 Sep 2014 120,686 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake pad warning light illuminated

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

rear diff has weep of oil

Pass 3 Sep 2013 116,261 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 112,468 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 Sep 2012 112,466 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 107,479 miles

NS fog light out

front flexis cracking

rear tyres cracking on inner tread

Fail 7 Sep 2011 107,479 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

NS fog light out

front flexis cracking

rear tyres cracking on inner tread

Pass 1 Oct 2010 102,425 miles

rear wiper split

Fail 20 Sep 2010 102,425 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear wiper split

Pass 21 Sep 2009 97,820 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 92,135 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 92,134 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 85,003 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 78,986 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 78,966 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2005 73,060 miles

front brake pad wires disconnected

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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J10 GFS is a 1999 Audi A6 in Gold with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 J10 GFS, 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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J10 GFS is a 1999 Audi A6, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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