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S558 LJM

1998 Audi A6

Green Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

131,744 mi
Last recorded131,744 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Audi A6130,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS558 LJM
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2013 131,744 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 131,627 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 125,305 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 120,844 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

front brake discs slightly worn and pitted

Fail 21 Jul 2011 120,844 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

front brake discs slightly worn and pitted

Pass 21 Jul 2010 115,228 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear discs slighlt pitted

Pass 24 Jul 2009 110,177 miles

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall cracking up

Fail 15 Jul 2008 104,831 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 104,831 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 97,046 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 88,429 miles

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

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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S558 LJM is a 1998 Audi A6 in Green with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S558 LJM, 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 S558 LJM registered?

S558 LJM is a 1998 Audi A6, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S558 LJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S558 LJM shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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