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V871 SWL

1999 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,744 mi
Last recorded160,744 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2012
Typical for 1999 Audi A6124,825 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV871 SWL
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2012 160,744 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 156,756 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 153,670 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 148,498 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 148,498 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 141,055 miles

Oil leak

fuel pipe under car corroded

low tone horn inoperative

Fail 18 Oct 2007 141,055 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Oil leak

fuel pipe under car corroded

low tone horn inoperative

offside rear tyre outer sidewall perished

Pass 16 Aug 2006 130,520 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 130,518 miles

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

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

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

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

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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V871 SWL is a 1999 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V871 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 V871 SWL registered?

V871 SWL is a 1999 Audi A6, first registered on 26 November 1999.

Is V871 SWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V871 SWL shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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