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S485 JLN

1999 Audi A6

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

144,755 mi
Last recorded144,755 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2012
Typical for 1999 Audi A6124,825 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS485 JLN
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2012 144,755 miles

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Dec 2012 144,755 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Nov 2011 126,021 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 126,021 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2010 116,413 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 108,714 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 99,574 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 99,566 miles

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 88,091 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 88,091 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 78,183 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 78,183 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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S485 JLN is a 1999 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 S485 JLN, 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 S485 JLN registered?

S485 JLN is a 1999 Audi A6, first registered on 13 January 1999.

Is S485 JLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S485 JLN shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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