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S489 JLN

1999 Audi A6

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,464 mi
Last recorded149,464 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2016
Typical for 1999 Audi A6124,825 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS489 JLN
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2016 149,464 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear worn on edges

Pass 12 Sep 2013 144,646 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Sep 2013 144,646 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2012 140,689 miles

Brake warning light on

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 31 Aug 2012 140,689 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake warning light on

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2011 135,208 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 126,659 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 125,870 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2009 117,765 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 111,576 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 102,006 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 92,076 miles

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

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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S489 JLN is a 1999 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S489 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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S489 JLN is a 1999 Audi A6, first registered on 28 January 1999.

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