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V494 GAG

1999 Audi A6

Silver Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

105,464 mi
Last recorded105,464 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2017
Typical for 1999 Audi A6124,825 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV494 GAG
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2017 105,464 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both front links have slight play (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Jan 2017 105,266 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

rear brake binding both rear brakes binding (3.7.B.1)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both front links have slight play (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 100,908 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 100,828 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 96,780 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 91,704 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 87,517 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

wiper blades split

Pass 16 Jan 2012 83,243 miles

o/s/rear coil spring has 2-3 inches missing at top seating.

Fail 16 Jan 2012 83,243 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 78,729 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 78,679 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 74,023 miles

slight bind from rear brakes

Fail 6 Jan 2010 74,023 miles

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

slight bind from rear brakes

Pass 14 Jan 2009 69,355 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 69,250 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 64,081 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 58,729 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 53,060 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 53,060 miles

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

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

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

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

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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V494 GAG is a 1999 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 V494 GAG, 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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V494 GAG is a 1999 Audi A6, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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