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S449 BWL

1999 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

236,503 mi
Last recorded236,503 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2013
Typical for 1999 Audi A6124,825 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS449 BWL
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2013 236,503 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Fail 28 Oct 2013 236,503 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 227,865 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 227,865 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Fail 27 Oct 2011 222,704 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 222,704 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 206,006 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 193,373 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 174,659 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 174,659 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2007 158,918 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 158,918 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 25 Aug 2006 140,758 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 140,758 miles

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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S449 BWL is a 1999 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S449 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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S449 BWL is a 1999 Audi A6, first registered on 18 January 1999.

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