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V412 JCV

1999 Audi A6

Silver Petrol 2671cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

148,720 mi
Last recorded148,720 miles
Recorded on6 May 2015
Typical for 1999 Audi A6124,825 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV412 JCV
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,671cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2015 148,720 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 148,568 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

B/Discs getting abit corroded at faces

Engine sounds abit rough running

Exhaust system getting corroded and slight leak at centre box areas

Front and rear inner b/pads appear low

N/S/F fog/spot light N/W

Pass 14 May 2012 133,015 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 11 May 2012 133,015 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Jan 2011 121,391 miles

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

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

rear numberplate deteriorated

tracking check and adjust

Fail 18 Jan 2011 121,391 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

rear numberplate deteriorated

tracking check and adjust

Pass 20 Jan 2010 214,417 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 214,417 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Fail 9 Jan 2009 204,670 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

headlamp lenses are very yellow and starting to affect the beam patterns might need replacing for next mot

Pass 9 Jan 2009 204,670 miles

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

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

headlamp lenses are very yellow and starting to affect the beam patterns might need replacing for next mot

Pass 21 Dec 2007 194,970 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 184,287 miles

both front tyres worn on edges just outside centre three quarters

nail in offside front tyre

Fail 11 Jan 2007 184,287 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both front tyres bald on edges outside centre three quarters

nail in offside front tyre

Pass 10 Jan 2006 164,274 miles

o/s/f headlight adjuster faulty. ( new headlight unit needed).

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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V412 JCV is a 1999 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,671cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V412 JCV, 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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V412 JCV is a 1999 Audi A6, first registered on 13 November 1999.

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