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S497 SVM

1999 Audi A6

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

148,594 mi
Last recorded148,594 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2010
Typical for 1999 Audi A6124,825 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS497 SVM
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2010 148,594 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 148,594 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 29 Dec 2008 145,688 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 145,688 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 140,589 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2007 130,953 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2006 130,892 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2005 117,037 miles

Advise nearside front tyre on legal minimum of 1.6mm

Advise offside front tyre on 2mm

Advise tracking check

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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S497 SVM is a 1999 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,781cc 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 S497 SVM, 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 S497 SVM registered?

S497 SVM is a 1999 Audi A6, first registered on 8 January 1999.

Is S497 SVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S497 SVM shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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