CarVerify

Free Car Check

S831 HGC

1999 Audi A6

Grey Petrol 1781cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

113,461 mi
Last recorded113,461 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 1999 Audi A6124,825 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Audi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationS831 HGC
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2017 113,461 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 113,245 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 111,833 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 109,469 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 109,469 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2011 106,613 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 22 Dec 2011 106,613 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 103,282 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 101,043 miles

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

O/S & N/S Mirrors foggy? but view to rear

Fail 10 Dec 2009 101,042 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

O/S & N/S Mirrors foggy? but view to rear

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 99,661 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 96,524 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2007 96,522 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2006 92,936 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
Full Audi A6 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

S831 HGC is a 1999 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S831 HGC, 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

How do I check the history of S831 HGC?

You can check the full history of S831 HGC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was S831 HGC registered?

S831 HGC is a 1999 Audi A6, first registered on 7 January 1999.

Is S831 HGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S831 HGC shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S831 HGC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on S831 HGC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.