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V42 JKN

1999 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

149,013 mi
Last recorded149,013 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2018
Typical for 1999 Audi A6124,825 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV42 JKN
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2018 149,013 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2018 149,013 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 146,314 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 142,068 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 139,919 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 129,650 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 129,649 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 124,193 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 119,425 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 111,076 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 102,249 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Jul 2010 102,245 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 91,305 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 91,305 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 77,852 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 74,939 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)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 69,595 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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V42 JKN is a 1999 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 V42 JKN, 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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V42 JKN is a 1999 Audi A6, first registered on 10 December 1999.

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