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S583 SLD

1998 Audi A6

Blue Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

155,317 mi
Last recorded155,317 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2008
Typical for 1998 Audi A6130,999 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS583 SLD
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2008 155,317 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Not all bulbs in high level brake light working

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

Fail 26 Mar 2008 155,317 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside front side light slightly dim

Not all bulbs in high level brake light working

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 136,683 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 136,682 miles

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

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

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

Brake wear indicator illuminated

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside rear tyre scolloped on inner edge

Noise from engine, may be drive belt pulley bearing

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

Oil leak

Two bulbs not working in high level brake light

Pass 2 Mar 2006 110,432 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 1 Mar 2006 110,432 miles

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

rear number plate in poor condition

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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S583 SLD is a 1998 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 S583 SLD, 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 S583 SLD registered?

S583 SLD is a 1998 Audi A6, first registered on 30 September 1998.

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