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V553 AAN

1999 Audi A6

Blue Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

140,422 mi
Last recorded140,422 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2021
Typical for 1999 Audi A6124,825 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV553 AAN
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2021 140,422 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake needs slight adjustment

offside front bumper slightly damaged

offside front inner wheel arch cover slightly damaged

Fail 18 Dec 2021 140,422 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake needs slight adjustment

offside front bumper slightly damaged

offside front inner wheel arch cover slightly damaged

Pass 13 Nov 2020 138,291 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 135,762 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 132,101 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 128,054 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 123,858 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 119,870 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 119,870 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 116,314 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 112,766 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 108,185 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 100,853 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 100,853 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 93,019 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 84,931 miles

both front brake hoses splitting

unable to fully inspect engine compartment due to cover fitted underneath

Fail 3 Oct 2008 84,906 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front brake hoses splitting

unable to fully inspect engine compartment due to cover fitted underneath

Pass 17 Oct 2007 72,696 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 65,474 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 57,257 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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V553 AAN is a 1999 Audi A6 in Blue with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V553 AAN, 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 V553 AAN registered?

V553 AAN is a 1999 Audi A6, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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