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S538 LBW

1999 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

133,587 mi
Last recorded133,587 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2014
Typical for 1999 Audi A6124,825 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS538 LBW
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2014 133,587 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 133,570 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 1 Oct 2013 131,097 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake discs badly corroded

metal brake pipes corroded

o/s washer poor

subframes & suspension parts corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2013 131,097 miles

front brake discs badly corroded

metal brake pipes corroded

o/s washer poor

subframes & suspension parts corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2012 129,621 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 128,401 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 128,401 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

advise nsf brake disc poor condition

Pass 28 Oct 2010 125,103 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

advise font discs inner surface poor condition

Pass 13 Oct 2009 123,004 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 119,504 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 118,057 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 117,366 miles

advise slight pershing to front flexi brake hoses

Pass 29 Sep 2005 113,922 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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S538 LBW is a 1999 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S538 LBW, 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 S538 LBW registered?

S538 LBW is a 1999 Audi A6, first registered on 6 December 1999.

Is S538 LBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S538 LBW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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