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V980 DTE

1999 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

226,612 mi
Last recorded226,612 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2015
Typical for 1999 Audi A6124,825 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV980 DTE
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2015 226,612 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 226,494 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2014 215,152 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 215,152 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 200,209 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 187,915 miles

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

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

front & rear brake discs slightly worn & corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2009 184,778 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 172,463 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 158,500 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2006 144,416 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 144,416 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2005 127,790 miles

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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V980 DTE is a 1999 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V980 DTE, 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 V980 DTE registered?

V980 DTE is a 1999 Audi A6, first registered on 28 September 1999.

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