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V788 GAB

1999 Audi A6

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

280,267 mi
Last recorded280,267 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Audi A6124,825 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV788 GAB
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 280,267 miles

Coolant leak from rear of engine ()

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective misted up (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front fog light not working

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 278,443 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 276,578 miles

Nearside Front fog light not working

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2024 276,577 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front fog light not working

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 274,551 miles

Offside Front slight play in suspension

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 272,596 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 270,658 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 268,558 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 266,666 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 264,481 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 262,361 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 259,953 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 256,444 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 252,716 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 247,513 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 243,186 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 238,414 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 234,101 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 224,421 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 224,421 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2008 209,026 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 209,026 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 176,436 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 175,736 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 139,266 miles

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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V788 GAB is a 1999 Audi A6 in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 V788 GAB, 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 V788 GAB registered?

V788 GAB is a 1999 Audi A6, first registered on 6 September 1999.

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