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S683 VWA

1999 Audi A6

Green Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

163,959 mi
Last recorded163,959 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2016
Typical for 1999 Audi A6124,825 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS683 VWA
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2016 163,959 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both mirrors slightly deteriorated.

Exhaust clamps deteriorated.

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint foremost, outer joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rearmost, outer joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake gripping slightly.

Offside steering track rod inner joint has slight play.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 156,209 miles

Both offside brakes sticking.

Both wipers torn slightly.

Centre exhaust silencer deteriorated.

Exhaust heat shield loose.

Fuel seapage at rear fuel line joints.

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front tyre worn at edges.

Oil leak

Fail 18 Mar 2015 156,209 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Both offside brakes sticking.

Both wipers torn slightly.

Centre exhaust silencer deteriorated.

Exhaust heat shield loose.

Fuel seapage at rear fuel line joints.

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front tyre worn at edges.

Oil leak

Fail 18 Mar 2014 146,727 miles

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

bind in o/s front brake

Pass 18 Mar 2014 146,727 miles

bind in o/s front brake

Fail 19 Jul 2013 146,708 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake discs pitted

brake pipes slightly corroded

centre exhaust and clamps corroded

n/s/r cv boot clip missing

Pass 23 Jan 2012 139,906 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

centre exhaust system corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2012 139,906 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

centre exhaust system corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2011 135,064 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

unable to fully inspect rear suspension and brake pipes due to underseal

Fail 21 Jan 2011 134,908 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

unable to fully inspect rear suspension and brake pipes due to underseal

Pass 1 Feb 2010 130,713 miles

Offside Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 124,267 miles

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

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

oil leak from engine

Fail 3 Feb 2009 124,184 miles

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

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

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

oil leak from engine

Pass 6 Feb 2008 117,432 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 109,143 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 109,043 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 101,492 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

fuel pipes corroded

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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S683 VWA is a 1999 Audi A6 in Green with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 S683 VWA, 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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S683 VWA is a 1999 Audi A6, first registered on 1 January 1999.

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