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S543 JDD

1998 Audi A6

Silver Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

152,830 mi
Last recorded152,830 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2008
Typical for 1998 Audi A6130,999 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS543 JDD
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2008 152,830 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 152,821 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 148,262 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 148,257 miles

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

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

Coolant level very low

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front bumper badly damaged

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 143,132 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 143,132 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight body damage to both rear wings

small chip in front screen

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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S543 JDD is a 1998 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S543 JDD, 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 S543 JDD registered?

S543 JDD is a 1998 Audi A6, first registered on 13 August 1998.

Is S543 JDD safe to buy?

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