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S590 NAL

1998 Audi A6

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

155,227 mi
Last recorded155,227 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Audi A6130,999 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS590 NAL
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2011 155,227 miles

both front tyres on legal limits

all brake discs very rusty and worn

rear number plate in very poor condition

Fail 23 Jun 2011 155,227 miles

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

all brake discs very rusty and worn

both front tyres on legal limits

rear number plate in very poor condition

Pass 24 Jun 2010 146,849 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 146,846 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 137,805 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 137,803 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

rear number plate poor condition

Pass 20 Jun 2008 126,042 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 125,823 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2007 112,908 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 112,908 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 94,174 miles

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

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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S590 NAL is a 1998 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 S590 NAL, 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 S590 NAL registered?

S590 NAL is a 1998 Audi A6, first registered on 10 September 1998.

Is S590 NAL safe to buy?

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