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V73 ECH

1999 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,358 mi
Last recorded140,358 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2017
Typical for 1999 Audi A6124,825 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV73 ECH
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2017 140,358 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Fail 13 Dec 2017 140,358 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 128,636 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Non-obligatory Mirror insecure

Nearside Rear body damage

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Oct 2015 110,645 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2015 110,645 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 104,808 miles

Exhaust emits slight smoke or vapour of any colour.

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 10 Nov 2012 104,163 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2012 104,163 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 102,222 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 184,186 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 167,175 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 167,172 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 27 Oct 2008 158,048 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 158,048 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 145,003 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear high level stop lamp has one led not working

Pass 21 Sep 2006 134,805 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2005 125,577 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2005 125,577 miles

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

fluid leak under vehicle

front tyres worn on edges

n/s/r rear tyre cut in tread †

o/s/r tyre nail in tread

rear brake imbalance

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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V73 ECH is a 1999 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V73 ECH, 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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V73 ECH is a 1999 Audi A6, first registered on 11 October 1999.

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