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S548 KLP

1999 Audi A6

Red Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

276,975 mi
Last recorded276,975 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2022
Typical for 1999 Audi A6124,825 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS548 KLP
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2022 276,975 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

offside headlamp needs polishing

Fail 15 Dec 2022 276,975 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing holed, taped over hole (6.2.1 (a) (i))

offside headlamp needs polishing

Pass 7 Oct 2021 274,654 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

hole in rear silencer and slight blow in middle

Fail 5 Oct 2021 274,644 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

hole in rear silencer and slight blow in middle

Pass 28 Sep 2020 273,952 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 270,627 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension Corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2018 268,470 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2018 268,470 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 265,363 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jun 2017 265,363 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 257,251 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Hard to pass gas test

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint Rear (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 249,713 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 249,713 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 245,381 miles

Exhaust system coroded but not leaking

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Jun 2014 245,381 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Exhaust system coroded but not leaking

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 239,696 miles

front wiper rubbers split

Pass 8 Jun 2012 234,023 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres worn slightly

exhaust system corroded/rusty

front and rear numberplates deteriorated slightly

front wiperblades split

nearside front tyre worn slightly on inner and outer edge of tyre

Pass 11 Jul 2011 224,707 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Jul 2011 224,706 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 218,688 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake discs worn and corroded

wiper rubbers split

Pass 12 Jun 2009 206,287 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 193,930 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 184,438 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 184,410 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 171,126 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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S548 KLP is a 1999 Audi A6 in Red with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 S548 KLP, 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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S548 KLP is a 1999 Audi A6, first registered on 14 January 1999.

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