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V492 KHJ

1999 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

191,585 mi
Last recorded191,585 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2014
Typical for 1999 Audi A6124,825 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV492 KHJ
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2014 191,585 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Feb 2014 191,585 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 174,960 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 174,960 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2012 203,051 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Feb 2012 203,049 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 178,865 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Feb 2011 178,834 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2010 158,376 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 19 Feb 2010 158,376 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 143,589 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 143,589 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 133,660 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 118,779 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 118,779 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 97,656 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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V492 KHJ is a 1999 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 V492 KHJ, 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 V492 KHJ registered?

V492 KHJ is a 1999 Audi A6, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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