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V985 RNP

1999 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

179,948 mi
Last recorded179,948 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2011
Typical for 1999 Audi A6124,825 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV985 RNP
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2011 179,948 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2011 179,868 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

handbrake lever has travel

rear discs slightly worn

Oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2010 165,349 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2010 165,339 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 151,222 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear brake discs corroded.

Fail 26 Aug 2009 151,222 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 13 Sep 2008 137,963 miles

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

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

both front top suspension arms worn rubber bushes.

engine covers and undertrays fitted limiting viewing access

Fail 11 Sep 2008 137,963 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

both front top suspension arms worn rubber bushes.

engine covers and undertrays fitted limiting viewing access

Pass 12 Sep 2007 123,485 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 109,108 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 94,279 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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V985 RNP is a 1999 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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