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S868 VBJ

1999 Audi A6

Blue Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,710 mi
Last recorded103,710 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2020
Typical for 1999 Audi A6124,825 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS868 VBJ
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2020 103,710 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2020 103,707 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 100,393 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 97,646 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 97,593 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 94,059 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 87,719 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 82,967 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 82,882 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 80,908 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 80,144 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of components

near side rear wing damaged , no sharp edges

Pass 17 Feb 2012 78,806 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 78,806 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Front registration plate cracked

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 76,872 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 76,832 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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

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

Offside front tyre worn on edges

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 76,077 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Front number plate cracked

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

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

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 75,049 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

front reg plate cracked

slight play to s/rack n/s

Pass 31 Jan 2008 71,501 miles

GEARBOX JUDDERING

NEARSIDE FRONT ROAD WHEEL DAMAGE

OIL LEAK AT ENGINE

Fail 1 Feb 2007 67,531 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 67,531 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 63,182 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
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S868 VBJ is a 1999 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 S868 VBJ, 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 S868 VBJ registered?

S868 VBJ is a 1999 Audi A6, first registered on 4 January 1999.

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