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K200 JMF

1998 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

189,079 mi
Last recorded189,079 miles
Recorded on3 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Audi A6130,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK200 JMF
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 May 2012 189,079 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Brake pad wear indicator warning lamp on

Corrosion showing on all brake pipes

Grating noise at steering when turned full lock to right when vehicle raised

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

Rear brake discs and pads in poor condition

Rear flexy brake hose ends rusted and securing clips rusted away

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2011 181,270 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Service and brake warning lamps on

headlamp lenses slightly opaque

n/s front wing/bumper damaged

o/s and n/s lower ball joint covers split

Fail 20 Apr 2011 181,264 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

Exhaust heat shield loose

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Service and brake warning lamps on

headlamp lenses slightly opaque

n/s front wing/bumper damaged

o/s and n/s lower ball joint covers split

Pass 29 Mar 2010 173,086 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on inside edge

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 24 Mar 2010 172,778 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

N/S/F tyre worn on inside edge

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 6 Jun 2009 162,189 miles

N/S/F WING SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

N/S/R TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

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

HEAT-SHIELD COVERING REAR EXHAUST IS INSECURE

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 6 Jun 2009 162,189 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

HEAT-SHIELD COVERING REAR EXHAUST IS INSECURE

N/S/F WING SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

N/S/R TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 11 Jun 2008 147,672 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2007 130,294 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 130,292 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 124,947 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2005 120,894 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2005 120,894 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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K200 JMF is a 1998 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1998 Audi A6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 130,999 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 K200 JMF, 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 28 years old, this Audi A6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K200 JMF registered?

K200 JMF is a 1998 Audi A6, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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