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V878 SWL

1999 Audi A6

Red Petrol 2671cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,596 mi
Last recorded157,596 miles
Recorded on19 May 2011
Typical for 1999 Audi A6124,825 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV878 SWL
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,671cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 19 May 2011 157,596 miles

Front flexi's slightly worn

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Previous repair to front of vehicle

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Slight damage to O\S\F inner wheel rim

Slight wear rear suspension bushes

Pass 19 May 2011 157,596 miles

Front flexi's slightly worn

Previous repair to front of vehicle

Slight damage to O\S\F inner wheel rim

Slight wear rear suspension bushes

Pass 29 Oct 2010 156,207 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Oct 2010 156,207 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2009 140,044 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 112,692 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 97,475 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 89,153 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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V878 SWL is a 1999 Audi A6 in Red with a 2,671cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 V878 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.

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What year was V878 SWL registered?

V878 SWL is a 1999 Audi A6, first registered on 26 November 1999.

Is V878 SWL safe to buy?

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