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V985 DVO

1999 Audi A6

Black Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

140,978 mi
Last recorded140,978 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2008
Typical for 1999 Audi A6124,825 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV985 DVO
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2008 140,978 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 131,800 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 149,046 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 149,038 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

O/S/F head lamp aim to low.

O/S/R tyre worn to 2mm. Plastic undershield lose.

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 7 Dec 2006 149,030 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

N/S/F tyre scuffed on inner wall.engine splash tray loose.

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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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V985 DVO is a 1999 Audi A6 in Black with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V985 DVO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V985 DVO registered?

V985 DVO is a 1999 Audi A6, first registered on 30 September 1999.

Is V985 DVO safe to buy?

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