CarVerify

Free Car Check

V499 ESR

1999 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2496cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

158,509 mi
Last recorded158,509 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2012
Typical for 1999 Audi A6124,825 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Audi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationV499 ESR
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2012 158,509 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

OIL LEAKING - VERY OILY !

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

play in front suspension joints

rear tyres are deteriorating

Pass 23 Jan 2012 148,698 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bottom of vehicle is damp with fuel and oil but no leaks visible/detected

o/s mirror glass is deteriorating

park brake lever is close to end of reserve travel

Fail 23 Jan 2012 148,698 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bottom of vehicle is damp with fuel and oil but no leaks visible/detected

o/s mirror glass is deteriorating

park brake lever is close to end of reserve travel

Pass 10 Nov 2010 138,210 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 125,614 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 119,705 miles

ADVISE OFFSIDE FRONT POSITION LAMP SOME LIGHTS NOT WORKING

Pass 2 Apr 2008 177,781 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
Full Audi A6 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

V499 ESR is a 1999 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 V499 ESR, 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

How do I check the history of V499 ESR?

You can check the full history of V499 ESR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was V499 ESR registered?

V499 ESR is a 1999 Audi A6, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V499 ESR safe to buy?

The MOT history for V499 ESR shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V499 ESR have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on V499 ESR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.