MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,599 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
air bag light on
both rear tyres perished cracks
brake warning light on
front brake discs worn
Airbag lamp on.
Both front lower suspension arm bushes worn, rearmost bushes.
Emiisions limits only just met.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at nearside downpipe.
Exhaust system in poor condition.
Nearside front tyre close to legal tread depth limit.
Nrearside rear tyre ON legal tread depth limit.
Offside front headlight misted, image unaffected.
Offside wiper blade smearing screen slightly.
Airbag lamp on.
Emissions test only just met.
Exhaust has a minor leak of gases at nearside downpipe.
Exhaust sytem in poor condition.
Front lower suspension arm bushes worn (rearmost bushes).
Nearside Front to rear brake pipe corroded near brake hose ferrule.
Nearside Rear tyre ON legal tread depth limit.
Nearside front tyre close to legal tread depth limit.
Offside wiper blade smearing screen slightly.
nearside front headlight misted, beam image unaffected.
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Airbag lamp on.
Emissions test only just met.
Exhaust has a minor leak of gases at nearside downpipe.
Exhaust sytem in poor condition.
Front lower suspension arm bushes worn (rearmost bushes).
Nearside Front to rear brake pipe corroded near brake hose ferrule.
Nearside Rear tyre ON legal tread depth limit.
Nearside front tyre close to legal tread depth limit.
Offside wiper blade smearing screen slightly.
nearside front headlight misted, beam image unaffected.
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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S480 MES is a 1999 Audi A6 in Green with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 S480 MES, 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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S480 MES is a 1999 Audi A6, first registered on 12 January 1999.
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