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S457 EEC

1999 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

179,391 mi
Last recorded179,391 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2015
Typical for 1999 Audi A6124,825 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS457 EEC
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2015 179,391 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 28 Sep 2015 179,391 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 175,183 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 170,705 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 163,736 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 163,736 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 154,331 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2011 154,331 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 146,963 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 135,332 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2008 123,317 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 112,192 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Apr 2007 112,192 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 104,413 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 104,409 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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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S457 EEC is a 1999 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,781cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S457 EEC, 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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S457 EEC is a 1999 Audi A6, first registered on 6 January 1999.

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