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S85 GGU

1999 Audi A6

Green Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

97,707 mi
Last recorded97,707 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2016
Typical for 1999 Audi A6124,825 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS85 GGU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2016 97,707 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 97,696 miles

Emissions not tested due to heavy leaking (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center and rear (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush back (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 88,369 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 81,581 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 31 Oct 2013 76,489 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 76,486 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 73,133 miles

exhaust corroding

Pass 12 Oct 2011 71,304 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 70,028 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 69,982 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2008 69,771 miles

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

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

check wheel alignment ref uneven front tyre wear

Pass 12 Oct 2007 68,994 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 66,871 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 66,845 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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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S85 GGU is a 1999 Audi A6 in Green with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 S85 GGU, 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

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What year was S85 GGU registered?

S85 GGU is a 1999 Audi A6, first registered on 1 January 1999.

Is S85 GGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S85 GGU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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