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S46 YAD

1999 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

162,974 mi
Last recorded162,974 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2010
Typical for 1999 Audi A6124,825 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS46 YAD
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2010 162,974 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 162,804 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 152,785 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 152,750 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 143,848 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 135,220 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 135,220 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 127,551 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2006 127,551 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2005 119,343 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 119,343 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

oil leak

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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S46 YAD is a 1999 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 S46 YAD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S46 YAD registered?

S46 YAD is a 1999 Audi A6, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S46 YAD safe to buy?

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