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S551 LBV

1998 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

185,697 mi
Last recorded185,697 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Audi A6130,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS551 LBV
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2010 185,697 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2010 185,647 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 176,231 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

corrosion present on front and rear suspension components.

Pass 7 Oct 2008 170,973 miles

Oil leak

corrosion present on front and rear suspension components.

Pass 25 Sep 2007 165,733 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 161,550 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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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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