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T117 BFC

1999 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2014
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

146,868 mi
Last recorded146,868 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2013
Typical for 1999 Audi A6124,825 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT117 BFC
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2013 146,868 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chip in windscreen

engine oil leak

o/s/f door stiff to open

o/s/f drop link in a poor condition

plastic sills

rear coil springs corroded

rear discs corroded around edges

rear number plate showing delamination

rear suspension showing surface corrosion

tailgate struts weak

tow bar fitted electrical socket insecure

Fail 9 Jul 2013 146,867 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chip in windscreen

engine oil leak

o/s/f door stiff to open

o/s/f drop link in a poor condition

plastic sills

rear coil springs corroded

rear discs corroded around edges

rear number plate showing delamination

rear suspension showing surface corrosion

tailgate struts weak

tow bar fitted electrical socket insecure

Pass 13 Apr 2012 138,189 miles

slight mist of oil/fuel by injectors area

Fail 12 Apr 2012 138,187 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

slight mist of oil/fuel by injectors area

Pass 17 Jan 2011 129,980 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 129,980 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2009 115,379 miles

front brake hoses starting to crack

knocking from near side front suspension

plastic oversills fitted

windscreen chipped

Fail 14 Aug 2009 114,360 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

one bulb in 3rd brake lamp not working

plastic oversills fitted

windscreen chipped

Pass 22 Aug 2008 105,615 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Slight run-out in offside front brake disc.

Windscreen chipped.

Fail 22 Aug 2008 105,612 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Slight run-out in offside front brake disc.

Windscreen chipped.

Pass 11 Apr 2007 92,094 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 92,094 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front anti roll bar links worn

front flexible brake hoses starting to perish

near side rear tyre close to limit

one bulb in third brake lamp not working

Pass 21 Feb 2006 80,007 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 80,007 miles

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

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

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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T117 BFC is a 1999 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 T117 BFC, 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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T117 BFC is a 1999 Audi A6, first registered on 11 March 1999.

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