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S419 BWL

1999 Audi A6

Black Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

165,124 mi
Last recorded165,124 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2015
Typical for 1999 Audi A6124,825 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS419 BWL
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2015 165,124 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 156,303 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front steering rack inner joints slight play.Nearside front track rod end ball joint slight play.Offside front lower suspension arm bush slight play.Both front tyres edges slightly worn.Oil leak.

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint slight play.Rear exhaust sheild slightly insecured.Both rear lower suspension arm bushes slightly worn.Both rear coil springs slightly corroded.Nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint slight play.

Fail 20 Sep 2014 156,303 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Nearside front steering rack inner joints slight play.Nearside front track rod end ball joint slight play.Offside front lower suspension arm bush slight play.Both front tyres edges slightly worn.Oil leak.

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint slight play.Rear exhaust sheild slightly insecured.Both rear lower suspension arm bushes slightly worn.Both rear coil springs slightly corroded.Nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint slight play.

Pass 10 Jul 2013 149,393 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 146,776 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 143,615 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 135,041 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2010 135,037 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 124,220 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 124,216 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 113,159 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 113,159 miles

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 106,113 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 106,111 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 100,528 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 100,528 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

0/s/f cv joint dry and noisy

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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S419 BWL is a 1999 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S419 BWL, 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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S419 BWL is a 1999 Audi A6, first registered on 13 January 1999.

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