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S596 KFL

1998 Audi A6

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

127,242 mi
Last recorded127,242 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Audi A6130,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS596 KFL
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2013 127,242 miles

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)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 124,517 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 122,791 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 119,743 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2009 118,275 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 118,275 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2008 111,600 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Nov 2008 111,600 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 105,226 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front tyre wearing near limit

offside rear tyre sidewall perished

Fail 12 Oct 2006 102,526 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 102,526 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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S596 KFL is a 1998 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S596 KFL, 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 S596 KFL registered?

S596 KFL is a 1998 Audi A6, first registered on 28 October 1998.

Is S596 KFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S596 KFL shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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