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V657 UJO

1999 Audi A6

Grey Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

170,813 mi
Last recorded170,813 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2018
Typical for 1999 Audi A6124,825 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV657 UJO
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 19 Jun 2018 170,813 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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 159,586 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2017 159,586 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 148,232 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 135,516 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 135,509 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 124,495 miles

Interior mirror deteriorated

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

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

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

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

Temp fuel cap fitted

n/s head lamp poor condition

Fail 3 Jun 2014 123,794 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both headlamps in poor condition

Interior mirror deteriorated

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

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

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

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

Temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 24 May 2013 110,650 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 104,857 miles

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

belly pan fitted

Fail 8 Feb 2011 104,857 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

*****nearside front tyre worn close to limit and outer sidewall cut*****

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

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

belly pan fitted

front discs worn

Pass 18 Nov 2009 94,354 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 94,354 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

belly pan fitted

nearside front tyre outer sidewall cut

nearside front wheel arch damaged

Pass 28 Nov 2008 86,274 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 86,274 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

belly pan fitted

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

front number plate damaged

outer sills covered

Pass 29 Nov 2007 76,302 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 76,302 miles

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

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

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

belly pan fitted

front number plate damaged

nearside front roof trim insecure

nearside front tyre outer sidewall cut and wearing on edges

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

offside front tyre outer sidewall cut

outer sills covered

rear pads appear low

Pass 29 Nov 2006 66,830 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 66,830 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

front number plate in poor condition

Pass 24 Nov 2005 55,531 miles

Offside steering rack boot in poor condition †Both rear tyres on legal limit 205-55-16W

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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V657 UJO is a 1999 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V657 UJO, 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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V657 UJO is a 1999 Audi A6, first registered on 30 November 1999.

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