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V872 SWL

1999 Audi A6

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,750 mi
Last recorded146,750 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2013
Typical for 1999 Audi A6124,825 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV872 SWL
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2013 146,750 miles

slight blue smoke at prolonged idle slight blue smoke at acceleration but clears borderline pass

Pass 9 Jul 2012 144,271 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 140,824 miles

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

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN LOW ON INNER EDGE

OFFSIDE WIPER BLADE IN POOR CONDITION

OIL LEAK ON ENGINE

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2010 136,828 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Jul 2010 136,828 miles

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 132,341 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 132,253 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2008 127,929 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 117,324 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 114,479 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight tarnish to number plates

Pass 26 Jan 2006 112,830 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 112,830 miles

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

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

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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V872 SWL is a 1999 Audi A6 in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V872 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 V872 SWL registered?

V872 SWL is a 1999 Audi A6, first registered on 26 November 1999.

Is V872 SWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V872 SWL shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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