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V588 DVU

1999 Audi A6

Blue Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

220,618 mi
Last recorded220,618 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2011
Typical for 1999 Audi A6124,825 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV588 DVU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2011 220,618 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

air bag light on

air box lose

brakes pads warning lihgt on

centre break lamp 1 bulb not working

engine trim fitted

front reg plate cracked

n/s sun visor clip broken

n/s/f alloy wheel rim damage

n/s/f headlamp dim

n/s/r lamp crracked

obligatory mirror glass slightly deteriorated

ront body work slightly damage

sill trim fitted

Fail 10 Aug 2011 220,616 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

air bag light on

air box lose

brakes pads warning lihgt on

centre break lamp 1 bulb not working

engine trim fitted

front reg plate cracked

n/s sun visor clip broken

n/s/f alloy wheel rim damage

n/s/f headlamp dim

n/s/r lamp crracked

obligatory mirror glass slightly deteriorated

ront body work slightly damage

sill trim fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2010 209,468 miles

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

Oil leak

bodywork damaged

brake pedal travel

front brake discs slightly pitted

n/s/f alloy wheel damaged

n/s/f brake pad wire broken

o/s door mirror glass marked

slight play in the steering rack

Fail 7 Jun 2010 209,468 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Oil leak

bodywork damaged

brake pedal travel

front brake discs slightly pitted

n/s/f alloy wheel damaged

n/s/f brake pad wire broken

o/s door mirror glass marked

slight play in the steering rack

Pass 27 Nov 2008 200,592 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 176,843 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 160,286 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 155,757 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 155,663 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2005 131,187 miles

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

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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V588 DVU is a 1999 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V588 DVU, 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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V588 DVU is a 1999 Audi A6, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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