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S57 SNF

1998 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

167,825 mi
Last recorded167,825 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2010
Typical for 1998 Audi A6130,999 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS57 SNF
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2010 167,825 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2010 167,607 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 161,667 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 161,058 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2008 155,234 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 154,829 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Jan 2007 147,120 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 147,120 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 139,300 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 139,199 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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S57 SNF is a 1998 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S57 SNF, 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 S57 SNF registered?

S57 SNF is a 1998 Audi A6, first registered on 7 September 1998.

Is S57 SNF safe to buy?

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