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V975 DYC

1999 Audi A6

Gold Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

225,890 mi
Last recorded225,890 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2016
Typical for 1999 Audi A6124,825 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV975 DYC
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2016 225,890 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 223,952 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 214,302 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

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

both rear tyres perished

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

uneven wear on both front tyres

Pass 10 Nov 2014 204,403 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Nov 2014 204,284 miles

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2013 195,410 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside 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)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 185,736 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 3 Nov 2012 185,619 miles

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 174,972 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 174,970 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 173,146 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 168,297 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 168,297 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 164,363 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 164,349 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 157,302 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 157,302 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2006 153,205 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2005 147,538 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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V975 DYC is a 1999 Audi A6 in Gold with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 V975 DYC, 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 V975 DYC registered?

V975 DYC is a 1999 Audi A6, first registered on 30 October 1999.

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