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V889 TAV

1999 Audi A6

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

68,010 mi
Last recorded68,010 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 1999 Audi A6124,825 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV889 TAV
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 68,010 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 10 May 2018 68,010 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 63,121 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 63,120 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 49,198 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside front flexi hoses (3.6.B.4d)

offside front inner rack joint has noticeable play detected

Fail 14 Dec 2015 49,180 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside front flexi hoses (3.6.B.4d)

offside front inner rack joint has noticeable play detected

Pass 20 Oct 2014 131,739 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 129,624 miles

UNDER TRAYS X SILL COVERS FITTED / SLIGHT PERRISHING ON O/S/F DROP LINK /FUEL PIPES CORRODING

Fail 17 Dec 2013 129,590 miles

Offside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

UNDER TRAYS X SILL COVERS FITTED / SLIGHT PERRISHING ON O/S/F DROP LINK /FUEL PIPES CORRODING

Pass 5 Dec 2012 125,609 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 125,609 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

air bag light on

Pass 1 Dec 2011 120,470 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES GETTING LOW

SLIGHT LIP ON FRONT DISCS

Pass 8 Dec 2010 116,374 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 116,374 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 110,260 miles

REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

SLIGHT CORRSION ON REAR BRAKE DISCS

Pass 8 Dec 2008 106,508 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 99,222 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 90,702 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2005 78,322 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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V889 TAV is a 1999 Audi A6 in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 V889 TAV, 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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V889 TAV is a 1999 Audi A6, first registered on 23 November 1999.

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