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V998 DAO

1999 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2011
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

87,709 mi
Last recorded87,709 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2010
Typical for 1999 Audi A6124,825 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV998 DAO
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2010 87,709 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

near side front tyre on legal limit

off side front tyre worn from inner edge

Pass 18 Aug 2009 148,849 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 148,849 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Jul 2008 147,360 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 26 Jun 2008 147,183 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2006 132,436 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 126,483 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 126,480 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2006 126,472 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2005 110,757 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2005 110,754 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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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V998 DAO is a 1999 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,896cc 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 V998 DAO, 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 V998 DAO registered?

V998 DAO is a 1999 Audi A6, first registered on 20 December 1999.

Is V998 DAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V998 DAO shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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