MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
185,697 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
chips to screen
nearside front tyre perished and wearing slightly on inner edge
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
chips to screen
nearside front tyre perished and wearing slightly on inner edge
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
corrosion present on front and rear suspension components.
Oil leak
corrosion present on front and rear suspension components.
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both front tyres worn on inner edges
rear brake pads low
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S551 LBV is a 1998 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 S551 LBV, 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 S551 LBV registered?
S551 LBV is a 1998 Audi A6, first registered on 1 November 1998.
Is S551 LBV safe to buy?
The MOT history for S551 LBV shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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