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S618 VKE

1998 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

368,222 mi
Last recorded368,222 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2009
Typical for 1998 Audi A6130,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS618 VKE
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 22 Sep 2009 368,222 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear no plate starting to deteriorate

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 368,222 miles

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

Rear no plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 24 Sep 2008 334,014 miles

Both headlight lens deteriorated.

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear brake discs worn to limit.

Fail 22 Sep 2008 333,816 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

front brake hoses perishing.

n/s/r axle bush perishing.

Pass 25 Sep 2007 301,003 miles

n/s/r axle bush deteriorated.

Pass 27 Sep 2006 265,281 miles

rear winder stop light only 2 lamps working.some greese around n/s front cv boot.,brake pad waring lamp on.

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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S618 VKE is a 1998 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S618 VKE, 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 S618 VKE registered?

S618 VKE is a 1998 Audi A6, first registered on 21 September 1998.

Is S618 VKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S618 VKE shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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