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V979 RWL

1999 Audi A6

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,808 mi
Last recorded138,808 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2017
Typical for 1999 Audi A6124,825 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV979 RWL
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2017 138,808 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Jan 2017 138,807 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Dec 2015 131,305 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2015 131,304 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 124,043 miles

Engine malfunction warning lamp not working

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2013 118,110 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 118,108 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2013 118,108 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 102,285 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 93,250 miles

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

O/S/F wheel rim dented on inner edge

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

Fail 24 Oct 2011 93,207 miles

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

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

O/S/F wheel rim dented on inner edge

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 84,466 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 83,545 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 83,545 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 80,054 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 76,961 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 74,633 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 74,633 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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V979 RWL is a 1999 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V979 RWL, 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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V979 RWL is a 1999 Audi A6, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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