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V851 PDU

1999 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

157,448 mi
Last recorded157,448 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2011
Typical for 1999 Audi A6124,825 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV851 PDU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2011 157,448 miles

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

Nearside rear brake disc heavily corroded/pitted

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

Fail 4 Jan 2011 157,439 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Nearside rear brake disc heavily corroded/pitted

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 146,162 miles

Inner edges of both rear tyres scrubbed, particularly nearside

Rear registration plate delaminating

Fail 21 Dec 2009 146,162 miles

Inner edges of both rear tyres scrubbed, particularly nearside

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate delaminating

Pass 23 Dec 2008 136,705 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 136,693 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 126,369 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 126,369 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front brake discs corroded

Front tyres scrubbing inner edges.

Pass 14 Dec 2006 112,792 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 112,792 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2005 97,874 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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V851 PDU is a 1999 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 V851 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 V851 PDU registered?

V851 PDU is a 1999 Audi A6, first registered on 16 December 1999.

Is V851 PDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V851 PDU shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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