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V781 TUD

1999 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

180,688 mi
Last recorded180,688 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2015
Typical for 1999 Audi A6124,825 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV781 TUD
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2015 180,688 miles

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

oil leak from rear diff

Fail 3 Jan 2015 180,688 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

both front tyres worn to 3mm

nearside front tyre worn bald on outer part of tread

offside front tyre worn low on outer part of tread

oil leak from rear diff

Pass 25 Nov 2013 173,201 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 173,201 miles

Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 158,264 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 148,380 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 148,380 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 136,234 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 136,234 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 125,430 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 113,466 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 113,466 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 99,687 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 88,581 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 88,581 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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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V781 TUD is a 1999 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V781 TUD, 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 V781 TUD registered?

V781 TUD is a 1999 Audi A6, first registered on 6 October 1999.

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