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V43 NGA

1999 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Audi A6124,825 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV43 NGA
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2018

both front coil spring slight corroded

both rear coil springs slight corroded

oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2017

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded

both rear coil spring corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2016

both front and rear coil spring corroded

oil leak

under tray and engine cover fitted obstructing components

Fail 10 Oct 2016

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint top x2 (2.4.G.2)

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

both front and rear coil spring corroded

oil leak

under tray and engine cover fitted obstructing components

Pass 5 Nov 2015

fuel pipe corroded

n/s/f Tyre outer wall perished inner edge worn

o/s/f Tyre inner edge worn

oil leak

under tray engine cover fitted

Fail 3 Nov 2015

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

fuel pipe corroded

n/s/f Tyre outer wall perished inner edge worn

o/s/f Tyre inner edge worn

oil leak

under tray engine cover fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2014 225,490 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2013 215,396 miles

Oil leak

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

ns rear caliper handbrake mechanism not releasing fully

rear tyres cracking

Fail 31 Oct 2013 215,396 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Oil leak

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

ns rear caliper handbrake mechanism not releasing fully

rear tyres cracking

Pass 9 Oct 2012 203,627 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Oct 2012 203,613 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Oct 2011 193,363 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

fuel lines corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2011 193,363 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

fuel lines corroded

rear disks corroded, pitted and lipped

Pass 25 Oct 2010 184,503 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 184,503 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside front seat belt slow to retract

Pass 6 Nov 2009 174,913 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 174,913 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 162,321 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 162,321 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 154,532 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 145,684 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2005 139,360 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2005 139,360 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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V43 NGA is a 1999 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 V43 NGA, 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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V43 NGA is a 1999 Audi A6, first registered on 12 November 1999.

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