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S497 UPV

1999 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,934 mi
Last recorded153,934 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2009
Typical for 1999 Audi A6124,825 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS497 UPV
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 Dec 2009 153,934 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 153,934 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 235,685 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both sides rear tyre walls cracking

Fail 29 Oct 2008 140,002 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 132,855 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 118,546 miles

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 UPV is a 1999 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S497 UPV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S497 UPV registered?

S497 UPV is a 1999 Audi A6, first registered on 1 January 1999.

Is S497 UPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S497 UPV shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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