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S62 YDP

1998 Audi A6

Blue Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2020
Tests27 (14 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate51.9%

Mileage

234,140 mi
Last recorded234,140 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2019
Typical for 1998 Audi A6130,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS62 YDP
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

14 pass 13 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2019 234,140 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

engine & sill covers fitted

service over due

Fail 19 Mar 2019 234,140 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

engine & sill covers fitted

service over due

Pass 23 Feb 2018 226,178 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (2.4.G.1)

Fail 21 Feb 2018 226,170 miles

Emissions not tested over heated (7.4.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 219,934 miles

slight blow on exhaust

Fail 21 Feb 2017 219,924 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

slight blow on exhaust

Pass 16 Mar 2016 213,670 miles

slight exhaust blow

sub frames rusty

under bonnet covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 16 Mar 2016 213,665 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

slight exhaust blow

sub frames rusty

under bonnet covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2015 206,571 miles

centre exhaust blowing slightly

Fail 11 Mar 2015 206,561 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

centre exhaust blowing slightly

Pass 19 Mar 2014 198,192 miles

all tyres showing slight wear on edges

Fail 18 Mar 2014 198,188 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

all tyres showing slight wear on edges

Pass 14 Feb 2013 190,263 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

offside cv boot cracking

Fail 14 Feb 2013 190,259 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

offside cv boot cracking

Pass 16 Feb 2012 181,773 miles

both outer cv boots perished

front brake discs rusty

Pass 10 Feb 2011 176,510 miles

rear number plate deteriorating

sligth play offside lower ball joint

Fail 9 Feb 2011 176,503 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

rear number plate deteriorating

sligth play offside lower ball joint

Pass 19 Mar 2010 168,858 miles

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

oil leaking around driver side rocker cover/head

rear differential leaking oil

Fail 16 Mar 2010 168,833 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

oil leaking around driver side rocker cover/head

rear differential leaking oil

Pass 11 Mar 2009 156,904 miles

front flexi hoses perishing

nsr brake pad linin gs low

slight exhaust joint blow

Fail 9 Mar 2009 156,897 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front flexi hoses perishing

nsr brake pad linin gs low

slight exhaust joint blow

Pass 28 Feb 2008 147,881 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 147,881 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 136,499 miles

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

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

Slight play in brake pedal box.

Fail 28 Feb 2007 136,499 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 121,707 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 121,707 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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S62 YDP is a 1998 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.9%.

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 S62 YDP, 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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S62 YDP is a 1998 Audi A6, first registered on 11 December 1998.

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