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V850 PDU

1999 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

169,634 mi
Last recorded169,634 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2020
Typical for 1999 Audi A6124,825 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV850 PDU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2020 169,634 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 159,553 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 148,077 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 141,233 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 141,233 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

BOTH REAR tyres wearing on shoulders, also starting to crack/perish in tread

NEARSIDE front tyre worn smooth on inner shoulder

Pass 2 Nov 2015 131,724 miles

Rear disc,s in poor condition

Fail 2 Nov 2015 131,719 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

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

Rear disc,s in poor condition

Pass 5 Nov 2014 123,510 miles

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

grease around o/s cv gaiter [outer]

Fail 3 Nov 2014 123,500 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

grease around o/s cv gaiter [outer]

Pass 5 Nov 2013 113,840 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 113,836 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 110,371 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 110,361 miles

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

both rear brakes slight bind, inner face of discs poor condition.

Fail 14 Nov 2011 106,518 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 106,518 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 101,246 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 101,246 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 97,316 miles

both rear brake s binding

Fail 16 Nov 2009 97,316 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

both rear brake s binding

Pass 20 Oct 2008 92,299 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 89,799 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 88,087 miles

front anti roll bar links

wear on front+ rear tyres

Pass 21 Oct 2005 84,452 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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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V850 PDU is a 1999 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 V850 PDU, 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 V850 PDU registered?

V850 PDU is a 1999 Audi A6, first registered on 20 December 1999.

Is V850 PDU safe to buy?

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