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V576 SUD

1999 Audi A6

Red Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,483 mi
Last recorded127,483 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Audi A6124,825 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV576 SUD
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 127,483 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake grabbing slightly N/S/F and both rear (1.2.1 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Sep 2025 127,482 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp insecure both (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Windscreen wiper not working Both wipers not working and blades defective (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 127,450 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 1 Sep 2023 127,441 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 127,433 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

brake pad warning light on dash

headlight washers not working

oil light on dash

os exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

Fail 24 Aug 2022 127,433 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple cuts on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (255 40 17) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple cuts on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

brake pad warning light on dash

headlight washers not working

oil light on dash

os exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 126,633 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 126,632 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 125,438 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides lamp lens (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning centre (4.3.1 (a) (i))

digital dashboard has fault, unable to rear correctly may be showing faults

exhaust system poor but not leaking

Fail 21 Sep 2019 125,437 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edges poor (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides lamp lens (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning centre (4.3.1 (a) (i))

digital dashboard has fault, unable to rear correctly may be showing faults

exhaust system poor but not leaking

Pass 22 Sep 2018 121,821 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust Rear Box (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

One Element in high stop light not working

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both Sides (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 116,360 miles

Front Coil Spring Rusty

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

One Element In High Stop Not Working

Rear Coil Spring Rusty

Slight Noise From OSF Wheel Bearing When Rotated

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 111,740 miles

ELEMENT IN HIGH LEVEL STOP LAMP NOT WORKING

EMISSIONS ONLY JUST PASSED - SUSPECT LEFT HAND BANK CATALYST AGED

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

ENGINE OIL LEAK - FROM OIL LEVEL SENSOR

OSF TYRE: INNER EDGE LOW

OSR TYRE PRESSURE LOW - VALVE LEAKING

OSR TYRE: INNER SIDEWALL SPLITTING

Offside Front coil spring corroded LOWER COIL (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded BESIDE FUEL FILTER (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

SLIGHT NOISE FROM OSF WHEEL BEARING WHEN ROTATED - ADVISE REPLACEMENT

SLIGHT TIGHTNESS IN STEERING SYSTEM DURING LOCK TO LOCK TESTS

Pass 23 Sep 2015 107,046 miles

ELEMENTS OF HIGH LEVEL STOP LAMP NOT WORKING

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

SLIGHT BIND IN OSR BRAKE - ADVISE INVESTIGATION

Steering system slightly tight ADVISE INVESTIGATION - SUSPECT RACK FAULT (2.2.D.1)

WIPER SPEED VERY SLOW - ADVISE REPAIR

Fail 10 Sep 2015 107,043 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed INNER TREAD BREAKING UP (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

ELEMENTS OF HIGH LEVEL STOP LAMP NOT WORKING

OIL LEAK FROM GEARBOX ONTO LEFT HAND BANK CATALYST - ADVISE REPAIR

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

SLIGHT BIND IN OSR BRAKE - ADVISE INVESTIGATION

Steering system slightly tight ADVISE INVESTIGATION - SUSPECT RACK FAULT (2.2.D.1)

WIPER SPEED VERY SLOW - ADVISE REPAIR

Pass 14 Jan 2014 107,015 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 106,275 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 105,659 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 104,918 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 104,133 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 103,097 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 101,440 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 101,440 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 94,940 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 94,887 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2005 81,312 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2005 81,312 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn inside edge

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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V576 SUD is a 1999 Audi A6 in Red with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V576 SUD, 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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V576 SUD is a 1999 Audi A6, first registered on 1 December 1999.

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