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S430 BWL

1999 Audi A6

Red Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

141,915 mi
Last recorded141,915 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2010
Typical for 1999 Audi A6124,825 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS430 BWL
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2010 141,915 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 8 Nov 2010 141,915 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 130,005 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both rear tyres low on tread

front discs corroded and worn

when vehicle presented for MOT retest, the rear facing seat bench had been removed.

Fail 18 Nov 2009 130,005 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both rear tyres low on tread

front discs corroded and worn

Pass 19 Sep 2008 124,017 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

very slight bind on nearside rear brake

Pass 14 Sep 2007 115,420 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 115,420 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

oil leak from rear axle

Pass 11 Sep 2006 105,994 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

bushes in all upper track control links becoming unbonded

Fail 11 Sep 2006 105,994 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

bushes in all upper track control links starting to become unbonded

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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S430 BWL is a 1999 Audi A6 in Red with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S430 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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What year was S430 BWL registered?

S430 BWL is a 1999 Audi A6, first registered on 13 January 1999.

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