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V85 ETC

1999 Audi A6

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

195,545 mi
Last recorded195,545 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2012
Typical for 1999 Audi A6124,825 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV85 ETC
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2012 195,545 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 9 Feb 2012 195,545 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 187,334 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Feb 2011 187,334 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2009 176,461 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 176,461 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 167,774 miles

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

rear wiper arm not working

Pass 20 Apr 2006 125,416 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 125,416 miles

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

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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V85 ETC is a 1999 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 V85 ETC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V85 ETC registered?

V85 ETC is a 1999 Audi A6, first registered on 29 October 1999.

Is V85 ETC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V85 ETC shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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