MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
290,771 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour off side front (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour off side front (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)
Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front tyre slightly perished
all suspension rubber bush s slightly perished
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)
Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front tyre slightly perished
all suspension rubber bush s slightly perished
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
slight damping from off side rear caliper
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
OIL LEVEL ON MINIMUM !!!!
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
all front wishbone bushes slightly worn
imbalance on front brakes on lockouts recommend inspection
offside rear disc scored
sills covered by mouldings
suspension feels very soft ?
Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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 Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
OIL LEVEL ON MINIMUM !!!!
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
all front wishbone bushes slightly worn
imbalance on front brakes on lockouts recommend inspection
offside rear disc scored
sills covered by mouldings
suspension feels very soft ?
Brake pad warning light on
Oil leak
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brake pad warning light on
Oil leak
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear 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)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Audi A6?
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S198 WAT is a 1999 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 S198 WAT, 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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S198 WAT is a 1999 Audi A6, first registered on 9 February 1999.
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