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S246 FWY

1999 Audi A6

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

168,823 mi
Last recorded168,823 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 1999 Audi A6124,825 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS246 FWY
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 168,823 miles

rear exhaust corroded and blowing

Fail 16 Apr 2019 168,823 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

rear exhaust corroded and blowing

Pass 1 May 2018 164,965 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2018 164,960 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush upper (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Front Lower ball joint worn

Rear discs corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2017 156,098 miles

nearside front tyre low on inner edge

nearside rear tyre worn low

Fail 13 Jan 2017 155,919 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

nearside front tyre low on inner edge

nearside rear tyre worn low

Pass 19 Jan 2016 146,654 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 146,645 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 143,570 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 140,261 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 137,222 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 Jan 2013 137,222 miles

Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 17 Dec 2011 131,821 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

near side front tyre outer edge slight wearing out.

Pass 17 Dec 2011 131,821 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

near side front tyre outer edge slight wearing out.

Pass 20 Dec 2010 125,768 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 125,768 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 119,539 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 112,589 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 108,639 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 102,012 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 93,542 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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S246 FWY is a 1999 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S246 FWY, 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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S246 FWY is a 1999 Audi A6, first registered on 15 January 1999.

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