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S475 XPU

1999 Audi A6

Green Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

96,657 mi
Last recorded96,657 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2020
Typical for 1999 Audi A6124,825 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS475 XPU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2020 96,657 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 91,474 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides lens opered (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides front slight crosion (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear both sides rear tyres wearing edges

plastic cover fitted top and under the floor

Pass 19 Feb 2018 86,534 miles

both front drag link bar rubber bushes are deteriorating.

both front shock absorber casings are slightly corroded.

engine covers and under trays fitted, obscuring some components.

n/s/r tyre has slight wear on the outer edge.

o/s/r wheel is binding slightly.

slight oil leak from rear differential unit.

Pass 1 Mar 2017 82,189 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel just pass the hand break 20% (3.1.6b)

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Fail 1 Mar 2017 82,189 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel just pass the hand break 20% (3.1.6b)

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 19 Feb 2016 77,251 miles

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 20 Feb 2015 72,445 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 20 Feb 2014 67,527 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 62,456 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 57,913 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 53,702 miles

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

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 51,131 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system is rusty

Pass 3 Feb 2009 47,418 miles

Rear brake discs considered generally poor(corrosion present/developing),BORDER LINE PASS.

Wipers generally poor

Fail 30 Jan 2009 47,418 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Rear brake discs considered generally poor(corrosion present/developing),BORDER LINE PASS.

Wipers generally poor

Pass 4 Feb 2008 43,759 miles

Corrosion developing rear discs O/S & N S

Unable to fully assess vehicle structure (sill covers fitted).

Fail 1 Feb 2008 43,760 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Corrosion developing rear discs O/S & N S

Unable to fully assess vehicle structure (sill covers fitted).

Pass 1 Feb 2007 40,419 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 36,569 miles

See previous VT 32 for Advisory notices.

Fail 23 Jan 2006 36,569 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Front discs considered poor(corrosion/wear ridges present).

N/S/R tyre nearing legal limit(3mm)and sidewall generally poor(small cuts / cracks present).

Rear brake pads lowish

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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S475 XPU is a 1999 Audi A6 in Green with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 S475 XPU, 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 S475 XPU registered?

S475 XPU is a 1999 Audi A6, first registered on 12 February 1999.

Is S475 XPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S475 XPU shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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