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V401 EWB

1999 Audi A6

Green Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

111,971 mi
Last recorded111,971 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2016
Typical for 1999 Audi A6124,825 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV401 EWB
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2016 111,971 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint lower front (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint lower front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement upper rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 98,110 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2015 97,930 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

brake pad warning light on

Pass 6 Mar 2014 88,702 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 83,363 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 72,732 miles

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

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

exhaust down pipe flexibles in poor condition

Pass 25 Feb 2011 68,625 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 68,622 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 64,958 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 60,557 miles

N/S/F Tyre wearing on outer edges

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2008 56,326 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2008 56,326 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 19 Aug 2006 47,112 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 38,586 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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V401 EWB is a 1999 Audi A6 in Green with a 4,172cc 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 V401 EWB, 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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V401 EWB is a 1999 Audi A6, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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