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S585 RLH

1998 Audi A6

Green Diesel 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,714 mi
Last recorded135,714 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2016
Typical for 1998 Audi A6130,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS585 RLH
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2016 135,714 miles

Front suspension rear arm bushes worn

Rear number plate in poor condition

Slight play in both front suspension bottom ball joints

Fail 11 Jan 2016 135,714 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front suspension rear arm bushes worn

Rear number plate in poor condition

Slight play in both front suspension bottom ball joints

Pass 6 Jan 2015 132,857 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Jan 2015 132,857 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 126,131 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 118,387 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 112,406 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2011 103,976 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 22 Jan 2011 103,974 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 95,796 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 95,796 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 88,088 miles

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

both front tyres worn outer edges

Fail 17 Jan 2009 88,088 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn outer edges

Pass 24 Jan 2008 81,744 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 75,855 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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S585 RLH is a 1998 Audi A6 in Green with a 2,393cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S585 RLH, 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 S585 RLH registered?

S585 RLH is a 1998 Audi A6, first registered on 17 August 1998.

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