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S594 NSN

1998 Audi A6

Silver Petrol 2770cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

116,823 mi
Last recorded116,823 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2016
Typical for 1998 Audi A6130,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS594 NSN
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,770cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2016 116,823 miles

Both headlights are dim

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge (225/40/18)

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

Oil temp gauge not working

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some components

evidence of engine oil leak

rear differential has slight leak

Fail 27 Sep 2016 115,143 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. 225/40/18 and 235/40/18 (4.1.A.1a)

Both front tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges (225/40/18)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear differential has slight leak at drive shaft seals

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

brake pad low warning light illuminated

evidence of engine oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2015 100,267 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 24 Aug 2015 100,249 miles

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside inner track rod playing

n/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Pass 29 Aug 2014 96,342 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F TOP /SUSP LINKS SLIGHT PLAY ON JOINTS

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2013 85,226 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 85,122 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

advise brake pad warning light on

Pass 27 Feb 2012 73,113 miles

front brake discs pitted

Fail 13 Feb 2012 73,076 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

front brake discs pitted

Pass 14 Oct 2010 55,992 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 53,948 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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S594 NSN is a 1998 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,770cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S594 NSN, 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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S594 NSN is a 1998 Audi A6, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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