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S599 LMO

1998 Audi A6

Grey Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,861 mi
Last recorded157,861 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 Audi A6130,999 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS599 LMO
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2014 157,861 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 154,357 miles

2 of the bulbs in the high level brake light not working

nearside power steering rack gaitor split

nearside side repeator bulb slightly discoloured

oil leak

outer skin of centre exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2013 154,357 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

2 of the bulbs in the high level brake light not working

nearside front indecator bulb slightly discoloured

nearside front side light bulb dim

nearside power steering rack gaitor split

nearside side repeator bulb slightly discoloured

oil leak

outer skin of centre exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2012 150,659 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 146,273 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 140,926 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Sep 2010 140,926 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 133,566 miles

ADVISE BOTH REAR INNER BRAKE PADS WORN APROX 95%

ADVISE NAIL IN NSR TYRE

ADVISE OIL LEAKING FROM G BOX AREA OF ENGINE

BOTH FRONT BRAKE HOSES SPLITTING

Pass 22 Sep 2008 125,094 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 125,094 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 111,183 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 105,876 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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S599 LMO is a 1998 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S599 LMO, 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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S599 LMO is a 1998 Audi A6, first registered on 9 November 1998.

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