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YIL 8221

1999 Audi A6

Black Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Audi A6124,825 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYIL 8221
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026
Fail 20 Feb 2026

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 May 2024 167,927 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2024 167,925 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Feb 2023

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2023

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements horn sounds when light on. (4.5.3 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 164,839 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 7 Sep 2021 164,834 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Emissions not tested co high (8.2.1.2 (d))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 161,966 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 161,963 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2019

Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity All lights. (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Fail 27 Aug 2019

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity All lights. (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 152,645 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 149,557 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 143,665 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 19 Jul 2016 143,583 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure bolts loose (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 137,026 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 137,001 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 132,659 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 124,975 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 124,975 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2012 117,884 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 114,837 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 109,936 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 105,332 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 Nov 2008 98,852 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2008 98,852 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 93,392 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 93,381 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 82,543 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 67,901 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2005 67,901 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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YIL 8221 is a 1999 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YIL 8221, 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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YIL 8221 is a 1999 Audi A6, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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