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S72 FAA

1999 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

150,378 mi
Last recorded150,378 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2022
Typical for 1999 Audi A6124,825 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS72 FAA
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2022 150,378 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2022 150,378 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 144,862 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 8 Nov 2021 144,862 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 140,586 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 134,964 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded from fuel tank ()

Pass 14 Jun 2018 130,157 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 125,858 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 121,925 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 121,925 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 119,029 miles

n/s/f top suspention arms back arm/rear bush comming out of arm - no play

Fail 18 Jun 2015 119,011 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

n/s/f top suspention arms back arm/rear bush comming out of arm - no play

Pass 16 Jun 2014 115,633 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 113,230 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 108,609 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 105,441 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 16 Jun 2011 105,422 miles

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 17 Jun 2010 103,797 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 103,797 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 99,931 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 97,864 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 95,954 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)

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

advise minor cracks all four tyres

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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S72 FAA is a 1999 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S72 FAA, 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 S72 FAA registered?

S72 FAA is a 1999 Audi A6, first registered on 4 February 1999.

Is S72 FAA safe to buy?

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