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V493 LDF

1999 Audi A6

Silver Petrol 2671cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,059 mi
Last recorded144,059 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2011
Typical for 1999 Audi A6124,825 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV493 LDF
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,671cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2011 144,059 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Dec 2010 144,059 miles

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Dec 2009 132,312 miles

All four tyres worn on edges

Oil leak

very muddy under vehile

Pass 5 Dec 2008 118,978 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 107,316 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2006 93,737 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 93,737 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Nov 2005 81,891 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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V493 LDF is a 1999 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,671cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V493 LDF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V493 LDF registered?

V493 LDF is a 1999 Audi A6, first registered on 29 December 1999.

Is V493 LDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V493 LDF shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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