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S198 WAT

1999 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

290,771 mi
Last recorded290,771 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2018
Typical for 1999 Audi A6124,825 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS198 WAT
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2018 290,771 miles

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))

Fail 10 Aug 2018 290,603 miles

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))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 285,089 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2017 285,056 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 278,324 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 263,630 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 252,858 miles

slight damping from off side rear caliper

Pass 9 Mar 2013 230,695 miles

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 ?

Fail 2 Mar 2013 230,377 miles

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 ?

Pass 25 Jan 2012 213,365 miles

Brake pad warning light on

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jan 2012 213,363 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 200,849 miles

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)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 184,154 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 163,439 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 163,433 miles

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)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 142,563 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 142,563 miles

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)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 133,217 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 133,217 miles

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)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 122,711 miles

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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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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