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S656 APM

1998 Audi A6

Green Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

47,507 mi
Last recorded47,507 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Audi A6130,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS656 APM
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2012 47,507 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/side and o/side front tyre treads wareing low.

n/side and o/side front tyres perishing.

Fail 17 Aug 2012 47,426 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/side and o/side front tyre treads wareing low.

n/side and o/side front tyres perishing.

Pass 18 Aug 2011 41,624 miles

Engine oil on minimum.

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Slight damage to o/side and n/side of front bumper,but bumper still secure to body.

Slight oil leaks on back axle and gearbox.

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 17 Aug 2011 41,609 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Engine oil on minimum.

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Slight damage to o/side and n/side of front bumper,but bumper still secure to body.

Slight oil leaks on back axle and gearbox.

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 18 Aug 2010 33,349 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Slight cracking on outer walls of o/side and n/side rear tyres but no cords exposed.

Slight damage to n/side and o/side of front bumper but still secure to body.

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 18 Aug 2009 27,971 miles

Slight cracking on outer walls of o/side and n/side rear tyres but no cords exposed.

Slight damage to o/side and n/side front bumper but still secure to vehicle.

Fail 13 Aug 2009 27,943 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 22,935 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 22,933 miles

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 17,143 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 17,132 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

inside of passenger side front tyre tread wareing low.

Pass 13 Jul 2006 10,817 miles

headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2005 4,437 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2005 4,404 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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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S656 APM is a 1998 Audi A6 in Green with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S656 APM, 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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S656 APM is a 1998 Audi A6, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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