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S563 VKJ

1998 Audi A6

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

181,969 mi
Last recorded181,969 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Audi A6130,999 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS563 VKJ
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2013 181,969 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 180,072 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 175,942 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2009 166,389 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 157,415 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

n/s trackrod end balljoint boot split

Pass 22 Feb 2007 146,119 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 140,998 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 140,998 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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S563 VKJ is a 1998 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 S563 VKJ, 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 S563 VKJ registered?

S563 VKJ is a 1998 Audi A6, first registered on 1 September 1998.

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