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V851 LUB

1999 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

101,843 mi
Last recorded101,843 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2012
Typical for 1999 Audi A6124,825 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV851 LUB
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2012 101,843 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 101,722 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 93,688 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2010 92,245 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 81,514 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 81,514 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 81,365 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 66,905 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

corrosion rear brake hose ferrules

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

wear and sidewall cracking o/s front tyre

Pass 9 Aug 2007 59,652 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 59,652 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 54,542 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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V851 LUB is a 1999 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 V851 LUB, 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 V851 LUB registered?

V851 LUB is a 1999 Audi A6, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V851 LUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V851 LUB shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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