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S606 RLH

1998 Audi A6

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

39,904 mi
Last recorded39,904 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Audi A6130,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS606 RLH
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 39,904 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play forwards arm of the 2 upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearwards arm of the 2 upper ones (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Mar 2026 39,902 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearwards arm of the top 2 arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play forwards arm of the 2 upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearwards arm of the 2 upper ones (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2025 38,393 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2024 37,020 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint has slight play Applies to both upper rod ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake control (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake control (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Within tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2024 37,020 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint has slight play Applies to both upper rod ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake control (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake control (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Within tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 35,651 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2023 35,651 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 33,984 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2022 33,983 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 31,915 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 29,322 miles

Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2019 29,322 miles

Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 28,861 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 28,308 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 19 Jun 2017 28,308 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 27,966 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 27,551 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 26,904 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 25,990 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 24,949 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 24,410 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 23,645 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 23,000 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 22,576 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 22,091 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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S606 RLH is a 1998 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 S606 RLH, 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 S606 RLH registered?

S606 RLH is a 1998 Audi A6, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S606 RLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S606 RLH shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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