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V870 SWL

1999 Audi A6

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

116,332 mi
Last recorded116,332 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2020
Typical for 1999 Audi A6124,825 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV870 SWL
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2020 116,332 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 113,419 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 112,254 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 110,894 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 108,662 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 107,148 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 105,113 miles

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

all four tyres worn inside edges

Pass 20 Mar 2013 99,622 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 92,785 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 85,700 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 84,717 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2011 84,717 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

all brake disc corroded surfaces

Pass 20 Oct 2009 68,789 miles

offside rear brake has slight restricted movement

Pass 7 Nov 2008 67,859 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 Nov 2008 67,856 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 64,997 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 64,995 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 61,501 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 61,497 miles

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

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

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

front tyres worn on edges

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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V870 SWL is a 1999 Audi A6 in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V870 SWL, 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 V870 SWL registered?

V870 SWL is a 1999 Audi A6, first registered on 26 November 1999.

Is V870 SWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V870 SWL shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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