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S587 SLD

1998 Audi A6

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

184,376 mi
Last recorded184,376 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2014
Typical for 1998 Audi A6130,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS587 SLD
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2014 184,376 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 169,099 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Nov 2013 169,099 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 154,511 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 146,678 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 139,212 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 132,541 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2009 132,541 miles

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 123,486 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 116,836 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 109,752 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Sep 2006 109,752 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2005 100,792 miles

advise o s front top suspension arm inner bush bonding starting to move

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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S587 SLD is a 1998 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S587 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.

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What year was S587 SLD registered?

S587 SLD is a 1998 Audi A6, first registered on 7 October 1998.

Is S587 SLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S587 SLD shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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