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S579 VKE

1998 Audi A6

Green Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2024
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

117,618 mi
Last recorded117,618 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2023
Typical for 1998 Audi A6130,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS579 VKE
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2023 117,618 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2023 117,618 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 117,490 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 110,587 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 105,645 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front upper suspension housing damaged

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover loose

Offside Rear shock absorber bump stop rubber and dust cover loose

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel pipes corroded

interior mirror glass deteriorated

Pass 12 Nov 2020 105,645 miles

Front windowscreeen has chip in zone B

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Interior mirror glass deteriorated

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside front tyre very worn on outer edges

Nearside front upper suspension housing damaged

Nearside rear shock absorber dust cover loose

Offside rear shock absorber bump stop rubber and dust cover lose

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 105,642 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Front windowscreeen has chip in zone B

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Interior mirror glass deteriorated

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside front tyre very worn on outer edges

Nearside front upper suspension housing damaged

Nearside number plate light lens deteriorated

Nearside rear shock absorber dust cover loose

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside rear shock absorber bump stop rubber and dust cover lose

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 89,656 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 87,794 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 86,178 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc rusty

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 83,964 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 81,931 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 78,857 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 76,127 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 73,355 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 73,355 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 69,469 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 65,285 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 60,953 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 56,644 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 53,230 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2005 50,487 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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S579 VKE is a 1998 Audi A6 in Green with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 S579 VKE, 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 S579 VKE registered?

S579 VKE is a 1998 Audi A6, first registered on 4 August 1998.

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