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V763 SWL

1999 Audi A6

Black Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

179,870 mi
Last recorded179,870 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2011
Typical for 1999 Audi A6124,825 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV763 SWL
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2011 179,870 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2011 179,868 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 172,535 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 165,445 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2009 165,412 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 155,887 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 155,887 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 106,643 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 106,643 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 132,340 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 132,282 miles

Nearside Front Upper Drag link end damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(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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V763 SWL is a 1999 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 V763 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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What year was V763 SWL registered?

V763 SWL is a 1999 Audi A6, first registered on 28 September 1999.

Is V763 SWL safe to buy?

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