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V552 DLF

1999 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

214,998 mi
Last recorded214,998 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2011
Typical for 1999 Audi A6124,825 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV552 DLF
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2011 214,998 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)

Fail 22 Jul 2011 214,751 miles

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

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

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 30 Jul 2010 196,164 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 196,164 miles

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

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 174,680 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 174,680 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 137,335 miles

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

Rear number tarnished.

Pass 6 Jul 2006 119,989 miles

N/S HEADLAMP DIP LIGHT NOT WORKING BULB REPLACED

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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V552 DLF is a 1999 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V552 DLF, 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 V552 DLF registered?

V552 DLF is a 1999 Audi A6, first registered on 19 October 1999.

Is V552 DLF safe to buy?

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