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S555 SDC

1999 Audi A6

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

235,212 mi
Last recorded235,212 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2021
Typical for 1999 Audi A6124,825 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS555 SDC
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2021 235,212 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 232,651 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 225,110 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 218,640 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 209,839 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

zenon lights fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2014 201,753 miles

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

rear fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2013 194,905 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 194,877 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 181,768 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 169,467 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 157,054 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 154,152 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 148,869 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2008 148,860 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 140,953 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2007 140,952 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

small cut in n/s/f tyre wall

Pass 14 Jul 2006 116,113 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 116,113 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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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S555 SDC is a 1999 Audi A6 in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S555 SDC, 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 S555 SDC registered?

S555 SDC is a 1999 Audi A6, first registered on 29 March 1999.

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