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V778 MVO

1999 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

208,705 mi
Last recorded208,705 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2013
Typical for 1999 Audi A6124,825 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV778 MVO
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2013 208,705 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 208,699 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 205,262 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 205,262 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 10 Jul 2012 204,966 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake pads getting low

n/s/f tyre outer wall damaged advise replacement

n/s/f windscreen side trim missing

n/s/r tyre damaged on outer wall advise replacement

o/s/f tyre slit on inner wall advise replacement

o/s/r hand brake cable broken

power steering drive belt worn

rear anti-roll bar rusty

rerar brake pads getting low

tailgate struts very weak

un able to conduct smoke test due to to oil contamination of cambelt

Pass 22 Jul 2011 200,231 miles

N/S/F DOOR LOCK/CATCH POOR, CAN ONLY BE CLOSED LIGHTLY

SERVICE LAMP ON

WILL REQUIRE FRONT PADS IN APPROX 5K MILES

WILL REQUIRE N/S/F LOWER REAR TC ARM WITH B.J IN APPROX 6 MONTHS OR 5K MILES

front roll link bushes poor but no play

spare tyre u/s

Pass 20 Jul 2010 198,944 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre inner sidewall damaged

wipers smear slightly in operation

Fail 19 Jul 2010 198,944 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre inner sidewall damaged

wipers smear slightly in operation

Pass 6 Aug 2009 191,708 miles

advise new wiper blades

rear no. plate in poor condition

service lamp on

suspect start of cv joint knock, felt whilst turning in garage

Fail 30 Jul 2009 191,708 miles

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

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

advise new wiper blades

rear no. plate in poor condition

service lamp on

suspect abs fault, on start in parking area lamp illum, in test bay lamp works correctly, advise abs diagnostics

suspect start of cv joint knock, felt whilst turning in garage

Pass 29 Jul 2008 181,678 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

oil leak nearside rear differential

Pass 1 Aug 2007 161,466 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 117,666 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 117,666 miles

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

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

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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V778 MVO is a 1999 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V778 MVO, 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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V778 MVO is a 1999 Audi A6, first registered on 17 December 1999.

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