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V688 SWL

1999 Audi A6

Green Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

263,339 mi
Last recorded263,339 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2014
Typical for 1999 Audi A6124,825 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV688 SWL
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2014 263,339 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 248,371 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Aug 2012 248,371 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Aug 2012 248,368 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 234,640 miles

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

near side rear tyre in poor condition on inner edge

rear central brake light two of the bulbs are out

Pass 12 Aug 2010 219,942 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 200,925 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Sep 2009 200,921 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 175,210 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 152,030 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 131,713 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Sep 2005 107,795 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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V688 SWL is a 1999 Audi A6 in Green with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V688 SWL, 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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V688 SWL is a 1999 Audi A6, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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