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V440 FDV

1999 Audi A6

Grey Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2018
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

164,668 mi
Last recorded164,668 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 1999 Audi A6124,825 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV440 FDV
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 164,668 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 164,667 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 150,586 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 23 Mar 2016 150,585 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 137,407 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 137,404 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 130,384 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 130,383 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 118,627 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 118,330 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 112,360 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Feb 2013 112,360 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 105,555 miles

front brake discs very corroded

rear brake pads low

Pass 8 Sep 2011 103,421 miles

front brake discs poor condition

Pass 21 Jan 2011 101,368 miles

rear brake discs and pads low

Fail 16 Feb 2010 97,108 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 97,108 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 93,346 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 89,121 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 80,308 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 80,308 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2006 68,675 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 68,675 miles

Offside Front 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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V440 FDV is a 1999 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,393cc petrol 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 V440 FDV, 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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What year was V440 FDV registered?

V440 FDV is a 1999 Audi A6, first registered on 24 September 1999.

Is V440 FDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V440 FDV shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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