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S545 KGM

1998 Audi A6

Blue Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

126,534 mi
Last recorded126,534 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Audi A6130,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS545 KGM
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2011 126,534 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Apr 2011 126,534 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2010 112,352 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 112,352 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 97,303 miles

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

Front number plate cracked but still legible

Rear brake discs scored, pads ok

Rear number plate poor but still legible

Very slight play in off side front steering rack arm

Pass 3 Apr 2008 90,399 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 90,363 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 80,522 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 KGM is a 1998 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S545 KGM, 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 S545 KGM registered?

S545 KGM is a 1998 Audi A6, first registered on 3 August 1998.

Is S545 KGM safe to buy?

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