1999 Audi A6 2.8L Petrol · T531 BBY
1999 Audi A6 (2.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 1999. Recorded mileage 159,001 miles. MOT expired on 03 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A6
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,001 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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T531 BBY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/09/2025
- 159,001 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
T531 BBY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Audi A6 (T531 BBY) between August 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
T531 BBY Mileage History
- 26/08/2023153,819 mi
- 20/08/2024156,198 mi+2,379 mi
- 20/08/2024156,200 mi+2 mi
- 29/08/2025158,997 mi+2,797 mi
- 04/09/2025159,001 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 2,558 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Audi Audi A6 Mk2 (C5)
Our database tracks 6 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Blocked Plenum DrainsSerious
Leaves and debris block the drains, leading to water entering the cabin and damaging the CCM.
- Front Multi-Link Suspension WearModerate
The C5 uses a sophisticated aluminium multi-link front suspension with eight control arms per side. Bushings harden and ball joints develop play, causing clunks and vague steering.
- Instrument Cluster Pixel FailureModerate
The dot-matrix LCD in the instrument cluster loses pixels column by column, making the trip computer, odometer and warnings unreadable.
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