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V898 DYA

1999 Audi A6

Black Petrol 2671cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

178,281 mi
Last recorded178,281 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2019
Typical for 1999 Audi A6124,825 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV898 DYA
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,671cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2019 178,281 miles

4x4 vehicle tapley brake test

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted at inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Wet test

exhaust is very rusty

front pad wear indicators are disconected

most bushes are perished

rear discs are rusty area reduced

Pass 4 Jul 2018 173,827 miles

all four lower suspension arm bushes starting to perish and worn

exhaust noted rusty in places

front brake pad warning wires broken

front shocks noted worn

o/s/f front suspension arm bush spliting

rear suspension arm bushes starting to perish

Fail 3 Jul 2018 173,827 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn f/n/s front upper arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

all four lower suspension arm bushes starting to perish and worn

exhaust noted rusty in places

front brake pad warning wires broken

front shocks noted worn

n/s/f rear suspension arm bush spliting

o/s/f front suspension arm bush spliting

rear suspension arm bushes starting to perish

Fail 26 Jun 2018 173,814 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside headlamp colour tinged

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front shock absorber worn

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine cover fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2017 167,786 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 162,382 miles

Front windows appear excessively tinted

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 154,696 miles

side windows tinted

Fail 25 Jun 2015 154,696 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

side windows tinted

Pass 25 Jun 2014 152,875 miles

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

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

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

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

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

advise front door windows slightly tinted

Fail 23 Jun 2014 152,875 miles

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

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

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

advise front door windows slightly tinted

Pass 4 Jul 2013 150,924 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Tint on front side windows

Fail 3 Jul 2013 150,924 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Tint on front side windows

Pass 3 Jul 2012 149,630 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 147,116 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Rear brake discs corroding

Fail 1 Jul 2011 147,116 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Rear brake discs corroding

Pass 27 Jan 2010 144,963 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 144,959 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Inner offside front tyre near to cords coming through

Pass 7 Jul 2008 141,569 miles

Both front side windows have been tinted.

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 4 Jul 2008 141,569 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Both front side windows have been tinted.

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 139,073 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 128,293 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 113,641 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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V898 DYA is a 1999 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,671cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 V898 DYA, 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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V898 DYA is a 1999 Audi A6, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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