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S46 YAV

1999 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

138,194 mi
Last recorded138,194 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2011
Typical for 1999 Audi A6124,825 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS46 YAV
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2011 138,194 miles

oil leak under engine

Fail 26 Nov 2011 138,194 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

oil leak under engine

Pass 16 Apr 2011 136,019 miles

engine covers fitted at time of test

oil leak under engine

water leak under engine

Fail 14 Apr 2011 136,019 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

engine covers fitted at time of test

oil leak under engine

water leak under engine

Pass 3 Feb 2010 129,369 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 121,906 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2008 110,591 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 89,578 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 89,578 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Dec 2005 42,466 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2005 42,465 miles

Offside Outer 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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S46 YAV is a 1999 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S46 YAV, 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 S46 YAV registered?

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

Is S46 YAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S46 YAV shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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