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S428 CTO

1999 Audi A6

Green Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

161,942 mi
Last recorded161,942 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 1999 Audi A6124,825 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS428 CTO
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2017 161,942 miles

all brake pipes corroded

front discs corroded

front tyres worn on inside

n/s front cv boot perished

rear suspension arms corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2017 161,942 miles

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

all brake pipes corroded

front discs corroded

front tyres worn on inside

n/s front cv boot perished

rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2016 154,469 miles

exhaust corroded

front and rear brake discs corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2015 149,166 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front cv boots perished

Pass 7 Jul 2015 149,166 miles

front cv boots perished

Pass 17 Jun 2014 143,509 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 138,697 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s n/sfront brake hoses perished

Fail 17 Jun 2013 138,697 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2012 136,565 miles

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

water ingress in o/s headlamp

Pass 10 May 2011 133,866 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 130,077 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2009 126,193 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 126,193 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 20 Apr 2009 125,999 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 117,512 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 117,512 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 108,563 miles

advise on offside front inner sidewall having a cut but not deep enough to expose cord

Pass 29 Mar 2006 103,837 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 103,837 miles

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

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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S428 CTO is a 1999 Audi A6 in Green with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 S428 CTO, 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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S428 CTO is a 1999 Audi A6, first registered on 12 January 1999.

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