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S569 DCD

1998 Audi A6

Black Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

106,525 mi
Last recorded106,525 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Audi A6130,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS569 DCD
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2013 106,525 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 106,525 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 96,428 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 96,428 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 87,914 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2011 87,914 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 78,225 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 72,172 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 20 Dec 2008 72,172 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2008 65,390 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 56,011 miles

Front brake discs showing a lip of rust will need to be replaced soon.

Fail 9 Jan 2007 56,011 miles

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

Front brake discs showing lip of rust will need replacing soon.

Pass 11 Jan 2006 48,924 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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S569 DCD is a 1998 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S569 DCD, 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 S569 DCD registered?

S569 DCD is a 1998 Audi A6, first registered on 10 November 1998.

Is S569 DCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S569 DCD shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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