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S609 YAD

1998 Audi A6

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

167,595 mi
Last recorded167,595 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2015
Typical for 1998 Audi A6130,999 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS609 YAD
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2015 167,595 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 51,451 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 2 Feb 2015 167,595 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 164,089 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 164,087 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 156,499 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 147,064 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 147,064 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 139,235 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 139,233 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 135,974 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 135,969 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 132,345 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 128,995 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 128,965 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 123,629 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 123,623 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2006 118,869 miles

O/S REAR TYRE ON LIMIT

n/s front tyre on limit

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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S609 YAD is a 1998 Audi A6 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S609 YAD, 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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S609 YAD is a 1998 Audi A6, first registered on 13 November 1998.

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