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V83 DCJ

1999 Audi A6

Blue Petrol 2671cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

219,916 mi
Last recorded219,916 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2015
Typical for 1999 Audi A6124,825 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV83 DCJ
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,671cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2015 219,916 miles

Nearside Front slight brake bind

Nearside Front wing corroded

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases also badly corroded and weekend (7.1.2)

Offside Front slight brake bind

Offside Front wing corroded

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases also badly corroded and weekend (7.1.2)

Offside Rear slight brake bind

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 217,385 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 217,357 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Jul 2013 217,357 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 211,734 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2011 204,438 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 204,435 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 195,062 miles

engine oil leak ,gear box oil leaks ,rear differential oil leaks

engine oil level just above minimum

front subframe and suspension components slight corrosion and bushes starting to perrish , rear suspension components slight corrosion and slight perrishing

front subframe starting to de-laminate

marks on drivers wing mirror glass

various marks and scratches on vechicle and alloys

Fail 22 Sep 2010 195,062 miles

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

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

engine oil leak ,gear box oil leaks ,rear differential oil leaks

engine oil level just above minimum

front subframe and suspension components slight corrosion and bushes starting to perrish , rear suspension components slight corrosion and slight perrishing

front subframe starting to de-laminate

marks on drivers wing mirror glass

various marks and scratches on vechicle and alloys

Pass 7 Sep 2009 176,521 miles

2lts oil added/exhaust corroded/varius oil leaks

Fail 7 Sep 2009 176,521 miles

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

2lts oil added/exhaust corroded/varius oil leaks

Pass 22 Aug 2008 157,857 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 141,733 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 141,733 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

front & rear brake discs corroded/lipped/worn †front tyres wearing on edges †both rear tyres wearing on edges/steped in inner tread †slight smear from wipers †o/s/f indicator & side repeaters fading †engine oil leaks

surface corrosion to exhaust system/heat sheild rattling slightly †rear differencial oil leaks †slight wear to various steering/suspension components

Pass 12 Sep 2006 126,278 miles

ref previous sdvisorys 813675956266

Fail 12 Sep 2006 126,278 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/r tyre perrishing/cracking in side wall nail in shoulder of tread †slight damage to alloy rims †both front tyre teads worn on outer edges †outer sills covered in plastic trim †various oil leaks

perrishing/cracking to various suspension bushes †slight movments to o/s/f drop link †slight play in oth o/s/f upper wishbone bushes †slight play in both n/s/f upper wishbone bushes

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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V83 DCJ is a 1999 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,671cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V83 DCJ, 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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V83 DCJ is a 1999 Audi A6, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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