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S658 SDW

1998 Audi A6

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

156,504 mi
Last recorded156,504 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2015
Typical for 1998 Audi A6130,999 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS658 SDW
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2015 156,504 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre has small cut on inside sidewall

no outer door handles fitted to both rear doors

rear seats not fully fitted at time of test

Fail 5 Feb 2015 156,504 miles

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

Oil leak

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

nearside rear tyre has small cut on inside sidewall

no outer door handles fitted to both rear doors

rear seats not fully fitted at time of test

Pass 5 Feb 2014 146,027 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 205,610 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

car has modifed suspention

car is too low to put in rbt tester so carried out taply meter brake test

Pass 1 Apr 2010 176,818 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 169,808 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 166,914 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 158,556 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 158,556 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Aug 2005 148,210 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2005 148,210 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Front brake imbalance 20%

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

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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S658 SDW is a 1998 Audi A6 in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S658 SDW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S658 SDW registered?

S658 SDW is a 1998 Audi A6, first registered on 16 October 1998.

Is S658 SDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S658 SDW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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