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S561 WOL

1998 Audi A6

White Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2009
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

249,021 mi
Last recorded249,021 miles
Recorded on27 May 2008
Typical for 1998 Audi A6130,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS561 WOL
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2008 249,021 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 May 2008 249,021 miles

Brake warning device indicates a leak in the brake system (3.3.E.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 237,678 miles

N/s & o/s wiper blades starting to split

Pass 31 May 2007 226,601 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 226,556 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 214,939 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 202,587 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 193,701 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2005 193,637 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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S561 WOL is a 1998 Audi A6 in White with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S561 WOL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S561 WOL registered?

S561 WOL is a 1998 Audi A6, first registered on 20 August 1998.

Is S561 WOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S561 WOL shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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