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V57 DVR

1999 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

146,010 mi
Last recorded146,010 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 1999 Audi A6124,825 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV57 DVR
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 146,010 miles

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

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

Under and outer body has slight corrosion

Fail 20 Apr 2018 146,010 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Under and outer body has slight corrosion

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 139,582 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 136,819 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 136,819 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 133,869 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 131,429 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2013 129,149 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2012 126,105 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 123,000 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 117,590 miles

high level brake light bulbs out

Fail 20 Jan 2010 117,359 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

high level brake light bulbs out

Pass 16 Jan 2009 105,008 miles

n/s/r seat belt not tested due to child seat fitted

o/s/f fog lamp insecure in mounting

Pass 2 Feb 2008 92,217 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 92,178 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 76,948 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2007 76,948 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2006 65,653 miles

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

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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V57 DVR is a 1999 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 V57 DVR, 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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V57 DVR is a 1999 Audi A6, first registered on 20 September 1999.

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