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S545 GKS

1998 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

183,960 mi
Last recorded183,960 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2016
Typical for 1998 Audi A6130,999 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS545 GKS
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2016 183,960 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Oct 2016 183,960 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Oct 2015 171,925 miles

OIL LEAK

Pass 1 Dec 2014 165,799 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 164,428 miles

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

offside and nearside rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges

slight leak at rear diff

Pass 12 Nov 2012 158,514 miles

corrosion on exhaust joining sleeve clamps

surface corrosion on rear subframe

Fail 2 Nov 2011 153,512 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front exhaust clamp corroded

slight damage to nearside rear indicator lens

Pass 2 Nov 2011 153,512 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front exhaust clamp corroded

slight damage to nearside rear indicator lens

Pass 18 Oct 2010 143,395 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 143,395 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Fail 7 Oct 2010 143,322 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2009 133,971 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 123,498 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 117,421 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

DIFF OIL LEAK

Oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2006 109,845 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 102,227 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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S545 GKS is a 1998 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S545 GKS, 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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S545 GKS is a 1998 Audi A6, first registered on 1 November 1998.

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