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V892 LUB

1999 Audi A6

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2018
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

294,986 mi
Last recorded294,986 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 1999 Audi A6124,825 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV892 LUB
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 294,986 miles

Both front wings repaired / covered by duck tapes

Front number plate has slightly damaged but not likely to be misread

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear tyre has worn on inner edge

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front top arm ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre has worn on inner and outer edges

Oil leak ()

Slightly smoke emits during acceleration

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 294,969 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Apr 2016 276,691 miles

Front number plate has slightly damaged but not likely to be misread

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced headlamp lens is cloudy (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fuel pipes are corroded

Rear suspension axle beam corroded

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Both front lower front suspension arms outer ball joints (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower rear suspension arms inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted at the front and rear obscuring some underside components and areas

oil leak

Fail 31 Mar 2016 276,668 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint upper rear suspension arm outer ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front number plate has slightly damaged but not likely to be misread

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced headlamp lens is cloudy (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fuel pipes are corroded

Rear suspension axle beam corroded

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Both front lower front suspension arms outer ball joints (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower rear suspension arms inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted at the front and rear obscuring some underside components and areas

oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2015 257,287 miles

FRONT TYRES WEARING ON OUTER EDGES

large oil leak

under tray inscure

Fail 26 Mar 2015 257,229 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

FRONT TYRES WEARING ON OUTER EDGES

large oil leak

under tray inscure

Pass 5 Apr 2013 229,844 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Trailer electrical socket deteriorated but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Apr 2013 229,830 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Trailer electrical socket deteriorated but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2012 210,726 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

electrical plug damaged

Fail 3 Apr 2012 210,718 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Towbar component excessively damaged (6.6.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

electrical plug damaged

Pass 15 Apr 2010 169,837 miles

Front tyres wearing unevenly

Fail 31 Mar 2010 169,079 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Limited access under front of vehicle due to covers . Wheel nuts not checked . ALL tyres wearing unevenly .

Pass 2 Apr 2009 150,252 miles

Oil leak

Rear number plate faded

Wheel nuts not checked

Fail 31 Mar 2009 149,915 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear number plate faded

Wheel nuts not checked

Fail 25 Mar 2008 128,176 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 128,176 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 108,499 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 108,416 miles

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

Rear brake pad linings very low

Pass 3 Mar 2005 74,428 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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V892 LUB is a 1999 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V892 LUB, 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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V892 LUB is a 1999 Audi A6, first registered on 22 September 1999.

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