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V597 LKM

1999 Audi A6

Black Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2012
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

197,416 mi
Last recorded197,416 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2011
Typical for 1999 Audi A6124,825 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV597 LKM
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2011 197,416 miles

Offside Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 188,256 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 177,231 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 167,054 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 153,919 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 153,808 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

both front tyres worn on edges

front & rear number plates starting to dis figure

n/s rear handbrake lever on caliper not returning to stop

some high level brake light bulbs not working

Pass 22 Nov 2007 153,808 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

front & rear number plates starting to dis figure

n/s rear handbrake lever on caliper not returning to stop

some high level brake light bulbs not working

Pass 23 Nov 2006 143,244 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 134,128 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2005 134,128 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (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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V597 LKM is a 1999 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 V597 LKM, 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 V597 LKM registered?

V597 LKM is a 1999 Audi A6, first registered on 20 December 1999.

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