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V831 RUD

1999 Audi A6

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2011
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

68,240 mi
Last recorded68,240 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2010
Typical for 1999 Audi A6124,825 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV831 RUD
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2010 68,240 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicle Emmiting Slight Black Smoke at Idle

Fail 28 Jun 2010 68,240 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicle Emmiting Slight Black Smoke at Idle

Fail 26 Jun 2010 68,119 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 May 2009 129,173 miles

Coolant leak

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear lamp has slight damage.

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 May 2009 129,173 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Coolant leak

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear lamp has slight damage.

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 116,454 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 112,770 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2007 112,770 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 105,873 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 102,910 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Rear mudguard insecure

Spare tyre defective

Fail 11 Aug 2006 102,910 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear mudguard insecure

Spare tyre defective

Pass 17 Mar 2006 99,790 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 99,790 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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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V831 RUD is a 1999 Audi A6 in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 V831 RUD, 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 V831 RUD registered?

V831 RUD is a 1999 Audi A6, first registered on 30 November 1999.

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