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S917 COU

1999 Audi A6

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

171,621 mi
Last recorded171,621 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2013
Typical for 1999 Audi A6124,825 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS917 COU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2013 171,621 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2012 160,006 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 160,006 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 146,396 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 4 Mar 2011 146,306 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 12 Mar 2010 136,385 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

anti-freeze leaking onto gearbox

engine smokes on tick over

Fail 12 Mar 2010 136,385 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

anti-freeze leaking onto gearbox

engine smokes on tick over

Fail 9 Mar 2010 136,324 miles

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

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

Coolant leak

Fail 5 Mar 2010 136,049 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Feb 2010 136,049 miles

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

rear brake pads look low

water leak

Pass 4 Mar 2009 127,210 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 116,369 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 112,502 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 112,502 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 89,816 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 89,775 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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S917 COU is a 1999 Audi A6 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 S917 COU, 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 S917 COU registered?

S917 COU is a 1999 Audi A6, first registered on 23 January 1999.

Is S917 COU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S917 COU shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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