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V940 KAV

1999 Audi A6

Blue Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

178,535 mi
Last recorded178,535 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2016
Typical for 1999 Audi A6124,825 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV940 KAV
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2016 178,535 miles

Ball joints have slight play

Cv boot deteriorated

Showing signs of surface corrosion in places

Susoension bushes deteriorated

Pass 11 Nov 2015 174,132 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2015 174,132 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 16 Jun 2015 173,297 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

exhaust corroding

o/s/r tyre worn very close to limit

Pass 21 May 2014 155,662 miles

cracks in rear lights

damage on bodywork and alloys

exhaust corroded

items on mirror

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

n/s/r tyre steping in tred

nail in o/s/r tyre sidewall

oil and coolant on engine

rear brake discs lipped

wipers smearing screen

Fail 21 May 2014 155,662 miles

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

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

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

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

cracks in rear lights

damage on bodywork and alloys

engine oil on min

exhaust corroded

items on mirror

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

n/s/r tyre steping in tred

nail in o/s/r tyre sidewall

oil and coolant on engine

rear brake discs lipped

wipers smearing screen

Pass 16 May 2013 139,742 miles

air freshners on mirror

all brake discs lipped

center exhaust corroded

cracks in rear light lensers

kerb damage on alloys and tyres sidewalls

oil leak on engine

Fail 16 May 2013 139,742 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

air freshners on mirror

all brake discs lipped

center exhaust corroded

cracks in rear light lensers

kerb damage on alloys and tyres sidewalls

oil leak on engine

Pass 8 May 2012 132,188 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Slight play in both sides rear subframe bushes

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

o/s/f & n/s/f upper arm bushes starting to split

slight engine oil leak

Fail 1 May 2012 132,184 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear exhaust sheild wrapped around rear silencer

Slight play in both sides rear subframe bushes

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

o/s/f & n/s/f upper arm bushes starting to split

slight engine oil leak

Fail 27 Apr 2012 132,153 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 124,906 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2011 124,871 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 119,321 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 114,186 miles

unable to fully inspect sills due to plastic cover sills fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2008 107,293 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 104,874 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 95,676 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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V940 KAV is a 1999 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 V940 KAV, 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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V940 KAV is a 1999 Audi A6, first registered on 10 December 1999.

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