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S592 SWE

1998 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

252,475 mi
Last recorded252,475 miles
Recorded on17 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Audi A6130,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS592 SWE
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2012 252,475 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 252,466 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2012 252,453 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pad warning light stays on

Pass 21 Dec 2010 231,133 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 212,526 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 212,526 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 186,993 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 186,693 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

o/s door mirror has slight staining to lens

Pass 12 Nov 2007 169,937 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Fail 12 Nov 2007 169,937 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 155,318 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 155,318 miles

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

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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S592 SWE is a 1998 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 S592 SWE, 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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S592 SWE is a 1998 Audi A6, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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